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I shall not be moved: ‘Land pirate’ Neil Parker is pictured on the contested plot of land off the A487 at Tremain.

Battle of plot escalates after squatter accuses farmer of blocking ownership hearing

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Joyce Watson is under fire for comments made about bovine TB.

Anger grows over MS Watson's 'cruel' comments over bTB

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Aled Evans' handling system prioritises safety and speed of cattle movement. Picture: Debbie James

Grandin-inspired system handles 100 cattle an hour

Lib-Dems leader backs worries over Habitat scheme

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The NFU Cymru Livestock Board at Castell Howell Foods. Image: NFU Cymru

From small farm to food giant – Castell Howell celebrates 35 years

Pembrokeshire's bovine TB project is aiming to help reduce cases

Welsh Government highlights work of Pembrokeshire farmers in bovine TB update

School children learn about machinery at a previous County Showground event. Image: PAS

Local food workshop offers flipping good lesson in food

Tom Rees dreams of creating the perfect fleet. Image: Supplied

'The dream is to walk the fields and use Wi-Fi to send data to the machines'

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Adam Jones, aka Adam yn yr Ardd (Adam in the Garden), has been appointed as the new director of horticulture for the Royal Welsh Show.

Social media star Adam gets new role as axed section returns to Royal Welsh Show

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This new emerging strain of bluetongue virus has been spreading rapidly in Europe in recent months

Vigilance needed as new strain of disease confirmed in UK cow, expert warns

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Abel Pearson and Luisa Neumann (pictured with their son) of Glasbren have become the new tenants of the idyllic Lords Park Farm

National Trust Cymru welcomes new tenants to idyllic 134-acre farm

Q fever in the UK.

West Wales among hot spots for dairy herds Q fever

Harri Vaughan (centre) receives his award from the judges.

Award for dairy farmer who rebuilt herd after bTB devastation

Flash has been missing since October 24, the family is offering a £1,000 reward for his safe return.

Devastated family offers £1,000 reward for safe return of missing horse Flash

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NFU Cymru director John Mercer.

NFU director tackles hot policy topics at county meeting

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Calfyn Jones hands over a cheque for £4,500 to the Wales Air Ambulance crew.

Farmer raises thousands for charity that saved his life at the roadside

Tenant farmers 'at crossroads' because of new Habitat scheme. Image: FUW

Tenant farmers at crossroads amid 'chaos' of Habitat scheme

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Sian Thomas, chair of the United Counties Agriculture and Hunters Society, presentis the award to John Owen. Image: FUW

Gelli Aur farm manager recognised with top award for services to Carmarthenshire

Simon Davies fears government budget cuts will force farmers off the land. Picture: Debbie James

New farm budget cut 'could drive us off land'

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Meurig James receives his award. Image: FUW

Farmer turned Holstein breed expert scoops dairy award

opinion Harvest celebration out of sync in a very different year

NFU county chair Simon Davies. Picture: Debbie James

NFU meeting unpacks new environment schemes

Clynfyw Care Farm is looking to raise money.

Community care farm seeks to raise £550,000 with share launch

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The Royal Welsh Winter Fair is offering free school trips. Image: RWAS

Royal Welsh Winter fair offers free school trips

The Welsh Dairy Show takes place on Tuesday, October 24. Inset, Brian Walters. Images: FUW

Focus on industry challenges at Welsh Dairy Show

Avian flu alert as winter approaches.

Avian flu alert to bird keepers as migration season arrives

Farm business viability is needed if farmers are to deliver for the environment. Picture: Debbie James

Early basic payments boost as farms get £158m

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Chris and Bella Mossman have been shortlisted for Grassland Farmer of the Year in the British Farming Awards.

British Farming Awards finals beckon for south west Wales farmer

Taking first place – Non Thorne, for TG, EI & EN Thorne, Studdolph Herefords.

Herd of the Year accolade for renowned Studdolph herd

New FUW chair Ann Davies. Image: FUW

Dairy farmer new chair pledges fight for family farms

The new food grant scheme was launched at Llanteg vending site. Image: PLANED

Grant scheme launched to support local food project

Not-so-cute squirrels at work. Image: Debbie James

OPINION Destructive, picky-eater squirrels are driving me to distraction

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Welcome news on livestock movements. Image: Debbie James

TB breakdown farms welcome fast-track livestock movements

Quiet waters along the Western Cleddau.

Farmers discuss rivers clean-up funding opportunities

Rhys Williams prioritised ease of feeding and management in the shed design. Picture: Debbie James

Calves thrive thanks to new £35,000 new housing

HSBC plc Group Chief Executive Noel Quinn during his visit to Pembrokeshire Creamery. Image: Behind The Lens Media

Bank boss visits new £18m Pembrokeshire Creamery site

Top call of 24,000gns went to Andrew Reed from his Scolton flock. Image: NSA Cymru

24,000gns top call at ram sale goes to Pembrokeshire Texel flock

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Walking the alpacas

Pembrokeshire's Sweet Home Alpacas ride high on prestigious award success

Câr-y-Môr have won their appeal against Natural Resources Wales

NRW licence quashed after Pembrokeshire seaweed farm lodges lengthy appeal

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Flo Taylor and Beth Joseph-Horne.

Seaweed snack bar offers sweet taste of success for new business

The huge convoy of tractors a they travelled along Cardigan bypass for Saturday's shindig.

Over 50 tractors take part in bumper two-county charity 'shindig'

Upcoming events include a chance to meet suppliers of the fresh food vending machine. Image: PLANED

Work to build dedicated local food partnership for Pembrokeshire continues

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Sir Brian May in discussion with Professor Glyn Hewinson at the Aberystwyth University labs.

Rock legend Brian May hits Ceredigion in fight against bovine TB

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Upcoming events include a chance to meet suppliers of the fresh food vending machine. Image: PLANED

New network looks to recruit Pembrokeshire food suppliers and outlets

Baron de Rutzen award winners Mark and Caroline Davies. Image: PAS

Pembrokeshire County Show pays tribute to volunteers and supporters

A happy day at Martletwy Show for these two youngsters - Osian Jenkins with his supreme champion sheep, Ana, and Chloe Owen with working hunter champion Moonraker.

PICTURES Seventy not out! Anniversary show is a sunshine success

Dyfed checking ewes’ teeth. Picture: Debbie James

'No concentrates' hill flock ups performance thanks to genetics

There's something for all age-groups at the Camrose Vintage Working Day 2023.

The countdown is on to popular vintage working day this weekend

NFU Cymru county chairman Simon Davies, Idris Davies Memorial Award winner Meurig Harries and chairman of the award management committee, Jeff Evans. Picture: NFU Cymru

'Extraordinary' contribution to farming life over six decades – and still going

Taking the load. (Image supplied)

Here come the heavies! Pembrokeshire tractor power put to test

NFU leaders discuss the TB situation at Pembrokeshire County Show. Picture: Debbie James

Farmers in Pembrokeshire take financial hit in bid to halt TB

Pembrokeshire Creamery is planing to open in 2024. Image: Pembrokeshire Creamery

Pembrokeshire's state-of-the-art creamery sets 2024 opening date

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There's something for all age-groups at the Camrose Vintage Working Day 2023.

Popular vintage working day gets ready to roll out fun for all the family