Covering the latest developments in Welsh meat production, livestock markets, and agricultural policy
Wales
January 16, 2026
Recent research undertaken by the Farmers' Union of Wales has identified a pressing requirement to enhance understanding of the potential consequences of Bovine Virus Diarrhoea infection within Welsh cattle populations.
Wales
January 14, 2026
Food output is failing to match increasing global demand, and the consequences of this gap are alarming, warns Farmers' Union of Wales president Emyr Jones in his annual New Year statement.
Wales
January 1, 2026
Industry leaders are calling on the Welsh red meat sector to strengthen cooperation throughout the coming year as it faces various market and operational challenges.
Wales
December 28, 2025
Welsh sheep farmers are being encouraged to complete an important national survey designed to provide comprehensive insights into how Britain's sheep flocks have evolved over the past nine years. Survey forms have been distributed to producers across Wales, Scotland, and England.
Wales
December 26, 2025
A new marketing initiative has been introduced with the goal of encouraging consumers to select Welsh Beef as their preferred choice for Christmas dining.
Wales
December 25, 2025
Educational courses for farmers focus on maximizing value from lamb production while minimizing quality losses during processing and marketing.
Wales
December 25, 2025
A newly released booklet has been developed to assist in enhancing the health status of the national cattle herd while safeguarding the financial returns of Welsh producers.