THE six top recipients of huge European farm subsidies in Wales are mostly large non-farming corporations based in England….
Archives for December 2010
Hailing the green generation of farmers
If Wales is to embrace sustainability, it is farmers who will be leading the way. Older hands will argue that traditional Welsh farming, especially on the uplands, is already sustainable, environmentally if not financially…
Opencast scheme approved despite windfarm objections
Crel considers it “contrary” to allow an opencast coal mine right next door to its wind farm site, which was granted permission following a Welsh Assembly…
Christmas market a massive success at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop
Popular products included local cheese, beer and Welsh liqueur. “We also sold about 500 food hampers,” said Alan. “They have been very popular presents.…
Powys secures £4M of European funding
The projects will be funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Assembly Government, managed by the PRP.…
Cutting farm red tape will take strain off public sector budgets
A Welsh farming leader is urging regulators to cut agricultural red tape and take the brakes off the industry. Ed Bailiey said that…
Welsh Chief Vet warns of Chinese Lanterns danger to livestock
The Welsh Assembly Government has received reports that the release of the lanterns are causing stress and injury to farm animals , whilst the flame…
‘Sometimes I wish I hadn’t called it Llaeth y Llan’
'Sometimes I wish I hadn't called it Llaeth y Llan'Quite a lot, actually, if you happen to be a Welsh food product with cross-border ambitions. When Llaeth y Llan yoghurt was launched back in 1985…
Future of farming: Mega-dairy or theme park?
Future of farming: Mega-dairy or theme park? Of course, the supermarkets have their organic ranges and premium brands which can be provided by smaller suppliers, but it clearly reduces their costs if …
Snow chaos raises fears for Christmas dinners minus the trimmings
Snow chaos raises fears for Christmas dinners minus the trimmings. Ocado and Abel & Cole, the organic fruit and veg business favoured by the middle classes, are the last men standing as they are still taking new orders and …
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