The UK’s leading progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is currently calling out for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country.

RamCompare is jointly funded by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and AHDB and works with partners across the supply chain to drive faster rates of genetic improvement in the UK sheep industry.

Expression of interest window dates April 2024

The Farmers’ Union of Wales’ response to the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme: “Keeping farmers farming” consultation has highlighted the concerning amount of change that is required to make sure the scheme is fit for purpose within the time available.

The Union’s response was compiled following discussions with members and sector representatives at thirteen regional meetings across Wales

The Farmers’ Union of Wales had a follow-up meeting with the Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales representative and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths on 4th March to discuss further details of the joint statement published last week.

The statement by the First Minister, Mark Drakeford and Lesley Griffiths published on 27th February outlined some next steps regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), in addition to repeated comments around the issues of bovine TB and the Control of Agricultural Pollution (CoAP) NVZ regulations.