Welsh Government Rural Affairs

🗞️News: The Welsh Government has confirmed £3 million of funding over the next three financial years to continue the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme (WSGP), supporting Welsh sheep farmers to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental performance.👇 gov.wales/3-million-secu…

Protect livestock. Walk dogs responsibly. 🐕 The new livestock worrying law is now in force across England and Wales, giving police stronger powers to investigate and respond to incidents where dogs chase or attack farm animals. Find out more below gov.uk/government/new…

News: The Senedd has today voted in favour of protecting greyhounds in Wales from the harms of racing. The Bill will prohibit greyhound racing in Wales.

Ceidwaid da byw/Livestock keepers: Dyma’r amser i ystyried brechu rhag y Tafod Glas. 📽️👇 Now is the time to think about Bluetongue vaccination. 📽️👇 🔗llyw.cymru/y-tafod-glas 🔗gov.wales/bluetongue 🔗gov.uk/government/new… #BattleBluetongue #KeepBluetongueOut

News: Welsh farming businesses will be able to access affordable finance to modernise their operations and cut carbon emissions, under a new loan scheme to be launched by the Welsh Government and delivered by @DevBankWales later this year. gov.wales/welsh-farmers-…

Welsh farmers are set to receive a £6.5m boost to deliver nature recovery across our special landscapes. In its first year, with collaboration at its heart, #FfermioBro has seen: 100,000+ trees planted, 37km of hedgerow restored 10,000+ hectares supported gov.wales/ffermio-bro-lo…

Sign up to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and apply for payment today. The SFS will support you in producing world-class food, adapting to climate change and building your farm’s resilience. Apply now: gov.wales/single-applica… #SupportingOurFarmers

📢Applications Now Open for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) To apply for payment, enter the SFS via the Single Application Form (SAF) 🚨Applications close on Friday 15 May 🚨 Apply now: gov.wales/single-applica…

The Application Form is now available for you to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. You can apply for the SFS Universal layer or remain on BPS. If you stay on BPS, payments taper to 60% of BPS 2025. You can join SFS in future years. Apply early⤵️ gov.wales/single-applica…

More information here⤵️ 🔗gov.wales/apply-now-sust… Access the Single Application Form – and apply for the SFS – here: 🔗 gov.wales/single-applica…

The Single Application Form is now open — and for the first time, farmers can apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. Start your SAF early and check your SFS map on RPW Online.

The Sustainable Farming Scheme will support you in producing world-class food sustainably, while helping nature thrive. Apply from 2 March 2026. Read more 👇 gov.wales/SustainableFar…

Landowners and farmers across Wales can apply for enhanced tree planting grants from next week, with a new £825 per hectare incentive payment available for native broadleaf woodland creation. gov.wales/higher-payment…

Habitats protect wildlife and benefit your farm in many ways 🌿 As part of the SFS, you are required to maintain habitats on at least 10% of your farm. You’ll be paid per hectare. gov.wales/SustainableFar… #SupportingOurFarmers

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies enjoyed his visit to @RSPCACymru @LlysNini, Rehoming Centre, Swansea, where he was pleased to meet the new Chief Executive Officer of RSPCA, Jo Rowland, and his new friend, Bonnie!🐾😻

Get ready to apply for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) 🌱 The Single Application Form will open on 2 March – start preparing now. You may already meet more of the Scheme criteria than you think. Find out more: gov.wales/SustainableFar… #SupportingOurFarmers

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🐾Thousands of animals will benefit from improved welfare protections as @WelshGovernment confirms £1m in continued funding for @WalesLicensing. We caught up with Evie Meechan from licensed German Shepherd breeders, Westmac and Chief Exec of @HopeRescue, Vanessa Waddon.📽️

@huw4ogmore Fishing’s long, unpredictable hours make it hard for crews to access regular healthcare. This new @FishMishSeaFit partnership between @WelshGovernment, @Welsh_Fishermen, @thefishmish and @Seafarers_KGFS brings vital services straight to the quayside.

Deputy FM @Huw4Ogmore was pleased to visit the SeaFit Wales ‘Stronger at Sea’ event in Swansea today.🎣 This partnership project brings free dental, physio and health checks directly to fishers and their families in their local harbours. gov.wales/anchoring-heal…