“According to Welsh Government figures, the single farm payment, which makes up the largest element of the CAP budget, accounted for around 80% of all farm income in Wales in 2009. “Any changes to that level of support could be the difference between …
Rural idyll threatened by ‘monstrous’ plan for wind farms
Wind farm companies have been drawing up plans for more schemes since the Welsh Assembly identified areas “suitable” for renewable energy projects. Miles of pylons and a substation, or “hub”, will have to be built because many areas do not have access …
500 new energy jobs for North Wales
RWE NRL proposes to construct a brand new operations and maintenance base which will manage Gwynt y Môr, as well as their two existing offshore wind farms Rhyl Flats (90MW) and North Hoyle (60MW). RWE npower Plc is one of the Welsh Government’s …
Is Glastir decision beginning of the end for Welsh uplands?
FARM leaders have reacted with fury after the Welsh Government announced the loss of top-up Glastir payments for hill farms. Producers in Less Favoured Areas (LFA) will no longer collect the 20% bonus that was traditionally …
Five Welsh farmers fined each year for illegal hedge tree felling
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 …
6500 give feedback on link from wind farms to national network
“We are continuing to move forward with our proposals and consultation to connect the planned wind farms to the national transmission network but will continue to liaise with the Welsh Government, DECC and wind farm developers to understand what these …
Pardon? Noisy farms producing generation of deaf farmers
So, during Rural Health Week (September 18-24), David Ormerod Hearing Centres is encouraging Welsh farmers to use hearing protection. Mr Booth said: “Some farm workers are reluctant to wear hearing protection because they are concerned this will …
Emissions from controversial cement plant are ‘no threat to the locals’
Ann Weedy, from Environment Agency Wales, said: “As regulators of Hanson Cement, we prevent, or where that is not possible minimise, the impact of the site on the local community and environment.” The investigation was ordered by former Welsh …
St Fagans Food Festival
THERE is nothing that conjures up happy memories of childhood more than that favourite dish that your mum or your granny used to make. One chef who drew inspiration from her farming grandmothers is Nerys Howell …
Welsh tourism strategy branded ‘a disaster’
The whole picture of Wales’ second largest industry is a bit of a disaster. The self-catering sector has far too much supply for the present demand. “There are over 600 attractions in Wales, and in Pembrokeshire there appears to be a farm attraction on …
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