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Sustainable Farming Scheme

NFU Cymru raises sustainable farming scheme with deputy first minister

Agri Politics

6 months ago

NFU Cymru raises sustainable farming scheme with deputy first minister

In a meeting with the Deputy First Minister, NFU Cymru discussed where the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) can deliver for Welsh farming.

Irranca-Davies announces new outline plan for Sustainable Farming Scheme

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Irranca-Davies announces new outline plan for Sustainable Farming Scheme

Today (Monday, November 25) at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies

Welsh farm unions welcome SSSI management announcement

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Welsh farm unions welcome SSSI management announcement

Welsh farming unions have welcomed the announcement that the management of Sites of Special...

Management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest to be included in SFS

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest to be included in SFS

Management of SSSIs will be included in the Universal Baseline Payment for the SFS, Cabinet Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies has confirmed.

Interim schemes for 2025 ahead of SFS is a 'logical step' - NFU Cymru

Agri Politics

2 years ago

Interim schemes for 2025 ahead of SFS is a 'logical step' - NFU Cymru

The National Farmers' Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has said the announcement of interim schemes for...

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Habitat Wales Scheme to be offered in 2025 as part of supports pre-SFS

The Habitat Wales Scheme will be offered in 2025 and is one of the schemes intended to support farmers before the SFS in 2026.

Habitat Wales Scheme to be offered in 2025 as part of supports pre-SFS

Rural Life

2 years ago

NFU Cymru to hold specialist seminars at Royal Welsh Show

The National Farmers' Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) is set to hold a number of specialist seminars at...

NFU Cymru to hold specialist seminars at Royal Welsh Show

Agri Politics

2 years ago

SFS: Welsh govt must continue to listen to farmers - FUW

The FUW has said the Welsh government must continue to listen to the views of Welsh farmers on the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

SFS: Welsh govt must continue to listen to farmers - FUW

Agri-Business

2 years ago

SFS to commence in 2026 with 'preparatory phase' next year

Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has said the government intends for the SFS to commence in 2026.

SFS to commence in 2026 with 'preparatory phase' next year

Sheep

2 years ago

NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable

The NSA has said it is frustrated at the Welsh government's failure to acknowledge a request to join its SFS roundtable.

NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Welsh rural affairs secretary to chair the first SFS roundtable

The Welsh cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, will today (Thursday, June 6) chair the first meeting of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) roundtable.

Welsh rural affairs secretary to chair the first SFS roundtable

Agri-Business

2 years ago

NFU Cymru welcomes new timeline for Sustainable Farming Scheme

The National Farmers' Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has welcomed news that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition will start in 2026.

NFU Cymru welcomes new timeline for Sustainable Farming Scheme

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Sustainable Farming Scheme transition period to start in 2026

The Welsh rural affairs secretary has confirmed that the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) transition period will start in 2026.

Sustainable Farming Scheme transition period to start in 2026

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Welsh farming unions welcome creation of SFS stakeholder group

The FUW and NFU Cymru have both welcomed the creation of a stakeholder group focused on the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

Welsh farming unions welcome creation of SFS stakeholder group

Agri Politics

2 years ago

NSA's SFS response calls for urgent overhaul of current proposals

The National Sheep Association (NSA) Cymru/Wales Region has submitted a response to the Sustainable...

NSA's SFS response calls for urgent overhaul of current proposals

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Minister thanks respondents to Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation

Lesley Griffiths, has thanked everyone that took the time to respond to the Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation.

Minister thanks respondents to Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation

Agri-Business

2 years ago

SFS proposals offers 'very little' for next generation of farmers

The next generation group of the Welsh National Farmers' Union (NFU Cymru) has warned that the...

SFS proposals offers 'very little' for next generation of farmers

Agri Politics

2 years ago

'Major overhaul' of SFS needed to make it 'workable' - NFU Cymru

The livestock board of the Welsh National Farmers' Union (NFU Cymru) has said that a "major...

'Major overhaul' of SFS needed to make it 'workable' - NFU Cymru

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Lack of consideration for tenant farmers in SFS is a concern - FUW

FUW said that the lack of consideration of tenant farmers and proper support for new entrants is one of its main concerns relating to the SFS

Lack of consideration for tenant farmers in SFS is a concern - FUW

Agri Politics

2 years ago

NFU Cymru warns of 'huge risk' to dairy supply chain from SFS

The dairy board of the Welsh National Farmers' Union (NFU Cymru) has warned of a "huge risk" to the...

NFU Cymru warns of 'huge risk' to dairy supply chain from SFS

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Hedgerows should be included in 10% SFS woodland requirement - GWCT

The GWCT has called for hedgerows to be included in the Welsh government's 10% woodland requirement in the SFS.

Hedgerows should be included in 10% SFS woodland requirement - GWCT

Agri-Business

2 years ago

NFU Cymru Crops Board 'extremely concerned' over SFS proposals

Members of the Welsh National Farmers' Union (NFU Cymru) Crops Board are "extremely concerned" over...

NFU Cymru Crops Board 'extremely concerned' over SFS proposals

Agri-Business

2 years ago

FUW urges Griffiths to rethink SFS proposals at emergency talks

During emergency talks held yesterday (February 19), the FUW called for minister for rural affairs, Lesley Griffiths, to rethink SFS proposals.

FUW urges Griffiths to rethink SFS proposals at emergency talks

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