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Further support for the food industry is promised by developing, promoting and marketing Welsh food, including the strengthening of links in the supply chain. Diversification and strengthening of the rural economy is to be carried through by the …

FC Wales issued the call as landowners begin renovating hedgerows under agri-environmental agreements, notably Tir Gofal. Chris Botting, of FC Wales, said: “We appreciate this is a busy time of year on the farm, particularly for those wishing to meet …

But today Borth, Ceredigion, can also lay claim to being Wales’ best spot to bring up children. An analysis of factors including crime rates, earnings, house prices and access to good schools named Borth to be the …

Health Wales is highlighting the work of Welsh Crucible researchers – the cream of Welsh research talent. Dr Elaine Jensen explains how the common grass Miscanthus can become a source of sustainable energy LITTLE did …

When Clarence House was asked about the surprising figures for the firm, which owns the copyrights to the Prince’s art works as well as selling organic foods and lifestyle products through Highgrove shops and a website, a spokesman initially suggested …

The Welsh Assembly move has the backing of all parties and is expected to set a template for the rest of the UK. It means shops could generate £3million a year, providing a lifeline to organisations struggling for funding as well as tackling the waste …

THE challenge of using agricultural land to grow both food and fuel is being addressed by a team of Welsh academics. Scientists at Aberystwyth University’s Ibers – the Institute for Biological, Environmental and Rural …

And some organic gurus claim it can also deter wireworm – the larvae of the click beetle which ruined our maincrop of maris pipers. In 2001 the use of mustard as a wireworm control was tested in mid Wales – here’s the link to the study. …