The reality of bovine TB on Welsh farms is being misrepresented by selective reporting of the data by the Welsh government, says the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW).

It comes after a statement by rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths in which she said that long-term trends show fewer affected herds and new herd incidents across Wales.

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the announcement that support payments will be made available to all fully-certified organic producers in Wales this year, providing much-needed certainty for the sector.

This is welcome news for the Welsh organic sector following the end of the Glastir Organic Scheme and especially for those who continue to face inflationary pressures.

Farms in Wales are crucial in driving economic growth in Wales - that was the key message from Farmers’ Union of Wales when it addressed Members of the Senedd at the annual Cardiff breakfast event (Tuesday 16 February 2024).

It is now more important than ever for politicians and policy makers to fully understand the economic role played by farm support within the context of our rural economy and the crucial role farms play in driving economic growth.  

In a bid to engage farmers in Wales with the final proposals of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, the Farmers’ Union of Wales is hosting an information roadshow for members during January and February.

The Welsh Government launched the pivotal consultation on the future of the Sustainable Farming Scheme in December 2023 and it is the mechanism through which farmers will receive support in Wales from 2025 onwards.