Farming News

Local kids Skyler, Ella, Harry and Lucas get up close to the exhibits. Picture: Western Telegraph

In Pictures: Fun for all as show returns after three-year absence
The sun shone and old friends were reunited last Friday, August 5, as Fishguard Show returned after a three year Covid- enforced break.

Carys Phillips, the 2022 Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society ambassador

Applications open for role in Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society

Great entries at a previous Nevern Show. Picture: Western Telegraph

It's showtime! Popular Pembrokeshire event returns this week

There was a great showjumping turnout at this year's Pembroke Town and Country Show.
All photographs: Hugo Absalom

Pembroke Town and Country Show firmly back on track after bumper turn out

A previous winner at Fishguard Show. Picture: Johnny Morris

It's back! Town's agricultural show returns for first time this decade

Current Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society ambassador Carys Phillips.

Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society launches search for ambassador

Hen party alert: This trio were definitely dressed for the occasion!

Show exhibits its sunny side despite persistent rain showers

There's still time to be a sponsor for Pembrokeshire County Show.

'Still time to showcase your business at Pembrokeshire County Show'

Katie Miles, charity manager at the Pembrokeshire-based DPJ Foundation, is pictured at the Royal Welsh Show with the Fordson tractor that is being raffled to mark the charity's six-year anniversary. Picture: Debbie James

Vintage tractor raffle to boost DPJ charity funds

Bluestone National Park Resort

Bluestone named one of the top best value holiday resorts in UK

Tir Dewi rural mental health charity has been honoured by the Farmers’ Union of Wales.

FUW award honours rural mental health charity

Cattle classes are amongst the many attractions of the Pembroke Town and Country Show at Lamphey

Family-friendly show returns after three-year absence

Emily Davies, Cwmporthman, Blaenporth, with the Best Dairy Calf at the 2019 show. PICTURE: Julie John.

'We're good to go': Show returns on Saturday after three-year break

Debbie James - comment.

COMMENT Why we must keep the farm gates open to the next generation

One of the animals attacked by dogs during the recent spike. Picture: Rural Crime Team at Dyfed-Powys Police

Spike in Pembrokeshire livestock deaths due to dog attacks

Woman Farmer of the Year Clare Morgan.

Pembrokeshire farmer wins Woman Farmer of the Year title

Gwenyn Gruffudd are in the running for the Syr Bryner Jones Memorial Award.

Three in line-up for hotly-contested RWAS award

Fire and Rescue Services are asking people to be aware of the heightened risk of grass fires.

Heatwave: Fire Service warn of heightened risk of grass fires

Farmers from Pembrokeshire once again dominated the top spots at the All Wales Grassland Farming Competition.

West Wales farmers scoop awards at grassland competition

The CADAMM open day will take place this Saturday, June 9. Picture: CADAMM/ Facebook

Kids go free at CADAMM open day on Dyfed Shire Horse Farm

A scheme that rewards farmers for reducing the amount of polluting run-off which washes from fields into rivers should be considered, a Dwr Cymru Welsh Water director has said.

Farmers urged to reduce polluting run-off from fields into rivers

In a poignant moment on a memorable day, Barley Saturday parade marshal Geraint James doffs his traditional bowler hat outside Queen's Bakery in tribute to his late predecessor Martin Radley, whose family run the business. PICTURE: Stuart Ladd

S4C documentary captures Barley Saturday's welcome return to Cardigan

Mary Raymond fears her family’s herd will never be free of TB. Picture: Debbie James

Young Pembrokeshire farmer Mary reveals TB 'heart-break'

Carwyn Adams is pictured with one of Caws Cenarth's biggest admirers - HRH the Prince of Wales.

Caws Cenarth cheeses to be stocked on Co-op shelves

A decorated bridle bit fragment dating from between 50 and 75 ad. Picture: National Museum Wales

Iron Age Celtic chariot finds discovered in Pembrokeshire declared treasure

Neyland residents are calling time on the bird scarer

Residents fired up over bird scarer frequently blasting off

Some of the mobility aids ready to be shipped from Clynfyw to those in need

Wheelie good! Epic 5,800 mile cycle ride funds mobility aid to Kenya

Adam and Bobby high in the canopy of the Elm collecting seeds for the project

Ancient tree could help to save the species

Stuart Williams says the business is now reliant on income from its pig herd. Picture: Debbie James

After the Cull: 'The yards are now empty, and no rattling gates or sound at all'

Aled Rhys Jones has been named the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society's new chief executive; he will take up the role in September

Society names new chief ahead of Royal Welsh Show

The 2019 Pembrokeshire County Show bursary winner Gracie Morris receiving her £1,000 prize from Roy Davies.

£1,000 bursary for agriculture students

The crowds at a previous Pembrokeshire County Show

It's back! Pembrokeshire County Show returns this summer

An artist's depiction of the Rebecca Riots from the Illustrated London News, 1843

'Statue of cross dressing hero better than one of oppressor'

Becky Summons, Farming Connect’s animal health and welfare training manager, and Kim Brickell, co-manager of Folly Farm, Kilgetty, pictured with a group of coloured Ryeland ewes and lambs.

Tourist attraction still has its roots in farming tradition

Local farmers are being stretched to their financial limit with the recent sharp rise in costs

Soaring costs are stretching local farmers to their limits, warns MS

The Fire damage at Four Seasons Farm Shop last year from planning report.

Well-established family run farm shop ravaged by fire to be rebuilt

Fishguard YFC are presented the Hylton John Trophy for the Best Overall Performance. Pictured are Rhodri Evan John, adjudicator, with Teleri Wilson and Cariann Griffiths, Fishguard YFC, and Jeremy Bowen Rees from Landsker Business Solutions.

Pembrokeshire YFC members back live on stage

Excited crowds lined Cardigan's streets for the traditional parade through town. Picture: Gareth Davies Photography

Barley Saturday's keenly-anticipated return hailed as 'a huge success'

A robin killed in a glue trap

RSPCA call for Welsh government to ban 'cruel' glue traps

'Bryngwennol Royal Tribune', a 10-year-old homebred Section B pony, owned by the Russell family, Penwaun, St Dogmaels, leads the Parade of Stallions at the 2019 event. PICTURE: Julie John.

Barley Saturday returns on Saturday at full gallop!

Pembrokeshire County Council

Council says newsletter asking staff to eat less meat was 'out of context'

An internal newsletter sent out to staff urged employees to cut back on meat and dairy

Anger after Pembrokeshire council asks its staff to eat less meat and dairy

Run for tractor tragedy boy Ianto raises £30k

The local holiday cottage industry could be on a downward slope .

Holiday industry faces 'decimation' claims leading operator

Competitors from the Wales heat of 'The Fast and the Farmer-ish' last year.

Want to be a TV tractor star?

Veterinary surgeons Matthew Evans and Rosie Wright of Fenton Vets, Pembrokeshire, part of the team delivering Farming Connect’s animal health and welfare training workshops

New health and welfare workshops to improve lamb performance

Mark Wolsey of Prendergast Butchers, Haverfordwest.

Young butcher aims for UK title

North Pembrokeshire mourns the loss of a true rural icon

Big cheese: Carwyn Adams of Caws Cenarth with HRH The Prince of Wales during a visit to Fferm Glyneithiog. Picture: Arthur Edwards.

Royal award 'the pinnacle of Caws Cenarth's story so far'

Massive livestock losses are feared this Easter as a result of out-of-control dogs

'Carnage in the countryside' fears for local farmers

Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate, and Mared Williams, Rhug’s low carbon project manager, picking up the Green Business Award at the ceremony held at Bangor University.

Rhug Estate walks the walk on green issues

Fine for farmer

Court Suspended jail sentence for farmer who drove tractor at ex-wife

Have you got an old pick-up truck to spare?

Pick-up truck plea to help Ukraine

Another trophy to be won at Pembrokeshire's County Show.

Pembrokeshire in search for progressive farmers for new Baron de Rutzen Award