The FUW’s Meirionnydd branch has appealed to farmers to take advantage of the Welsh Assembly Government's (WAG) new scheme to assist those hit by difficulties obtaining broadband reception.The £2m funding scheme, announced early last month, offers support up to a…

WELSH farmers' co-operative Calon Wen has claimed that French dairy giant Groupe Lactalis has signalled its commitment to maintaining the Aberystwyth-based Rachel’s brand and production. Rachel’s employs 140 staff and is best-known for its 100 per cent organic yogurts that…

WELL over three-quarters of the £223.5m European Union farm money unduly spent by Member States is being claimed back from the UK as a result of a recent decision by the European Commission.This money returns to the EU budget because…

Kicking off the final day of competitions (Thursday) was the Woodwork section, supported by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, with members required to make a dog kennel of their own design.The result was: 1 - David Savage and Gareth Pugh,…

MEMBERS of Carmarthenshire YFC Federation went home jubilant from the Royal Welsh Show with the overall award for picking up the most points of the 12 federations competing at the show. Only three points separated the winners from Ceredigion and…

RECENT winner of the FUW's new Bob Davies Memorial Award Adam Henson will officially open this month's Beef South West 2010, meet visitors and exhibitors and present prizes in the cattle showing classes.BBC Countryfile presenter Mr Henson appears regularly on…

LLANDOVERY - one of Wales’ most picturesque market towns - recently launched its "Love Llandovery" brand with a vibrant new logo and the first initiative of the new campaign will be the town's first annual sheep festival to celebrate droving,…