An extremely rare lichen that has previously never been seen in Wales has been found in the grounds of Gregynog Hall, near Caersws, in Powys. The endangered Enterographa Sorediata lichen is thought to have survived due to the number of ancient trees in the Halls grounds.

GIVEN the importance of common land to Welsh farming – it covers more than 10 per cent of the land mass – some tough talking is a certainty at this year’s Welsh Commons Forum (WCF) annual conference. The Welsh Government’s Deputy Agriculture Minister, …

Alun Davies, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries said: “Each year food festivals in Wales contribute millions of pounds to the economy and are a key element in promoting Wales’s burgeoning food culture and giving visitors a ‘sense of …

THE Love Food Festival will return to Blaenavon for a second year this weekend, giving visitors the chance to taste the best of Welsh produce. The two-day festival, which will be held over Saturday and Sunday, was launched at Blaenavon’s Big Pit in the …

The report from the assembly’s cross-party enterprise and business committee wants co-ordination of policy, planning as well as financial considerations to promote town centres. The Welsh government’s independent panel on business rates should consider …

Antoinette Sandbach, shadow rural affairs minister for Wales, now wants assurances from the Welsh Government that it is fully prepared for the virus. “I am urging ministers to ensure that Wales, alongside the rest of the UK, has contingency plans,” …

Mr Hughes said the four were normally rivals but had worked successfully together to provide the beer tent at the annual Conwy Feast food festival. While the Great Orme and Conwy breweries are within a couple of miles of the pub, another brewery …

AN ENTREPRENEURIAL farmer is aiming to cash in on one of Wales’ most recognisable emblems – by selling innovative sheep wool duvets in the Far East. Roger Payne and his wife Lesley are the creators of the Baavet – a dust-mite resistant duvet stuffed

The business has always had a strong ecological ethos and its clothing is made from organic cotton. In 2007 Howies was named the ninth coolest brand in the UK. It has a shop in Cardigan and use to have a store in London’s Carnaby Street.

The Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has approved a Welsh Government grant of over £1.3m million towards a £3 million flood alleviation scheme at Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd. This grant is in addition to the £0.2 million awarded previously and the …