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30 December 2010

Helping Wales cope with climate change

Guidance that will help Welsh organisations adapt to the effects of climate change has been issued for consultation

Survey reveals growing consumer support for Welsh food and drink

More people than ever are tucking into delicious Welsh food and drink according to new research commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government.

23 December 2010

Wales’ Chief Vet welcomes appointment of new Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency Chief Executive

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales has welcomed the appointment of Catherine Brown as the first Chief Executive of the new Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

21 December 2010

"Don’t leave pets out in the cold", says Chief Vet for Wales

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Dr Christianne Glossop, has issued advice on keeping pets and birds warm and well as the severe weather conditions continue.

20 December 2010

New Chair will help Wales to manage flood risk

The Environment Minister, Jane Davidson has appointed Mr Deep Sagar as the new Chair of Flood Risk Management Wales.

16 December 2010

Welsh farmers to receive full Tir Mynydd payments in 2012

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, has announced that farmers who receive a Tir Mynydd payment in 2011 will be eligible to apply for a full payment in 2012, capped at the 2011 payable area.

16 December 2010

£6.5m grant for first phase of coastal defence scheme for Borth, nr Aberystwyth

Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, has approved a Welsh Assembly Government grant of over £6.5 million towards the first phase of coastal protection works along the Borth to Ynyslas coastline.

Tags: Environment and countryside | 16 December 2010 | Environment | Flood defences | Mid Wales

15 December 2010

"Think before you buy animals as gifts this Christmas", says Wales’ Chief Vet

Wales’ Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Christianne Glossop, is reminding people across Wales to think responsibly before buying animals as gifts for themselves or others this Christmas.

14 December 2010

Minister for Environment welcomes historic Cancun climate deal

Environment Minister, Jane Davidson has welcomed the climate change deal that has been reached at the UN climate summit in Cancun.

14 December 2010

£54m boost for Rural Wales

More than £54 million will be shared by a range of projects aimed at improving the quality of life in rural areas of Wales, Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has announced.

10 December 2010

Interest free loans help public sector organisations go green

Public sector organisations in Wales will have another opportunity to access interest free loans to help reduce their carbon footprint, thanks to £2.9m of Assembly Government funding.

10 December 2010

Ten year food challenge for Wales

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones has set a ten year challenge for the food and drink industry in Wales at the launch of the food strategy ‘ Food for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020’.

08 December 2010

Reports give up to date picture of bovine TB in Wales

Three reports which provide the most accurate and up to date picture of the spread of bovine TB in Wales have been published today.

08 December 2010

Environment Minister speaks at international summit on climate change

Jane Davidson is part of the UK delegation attending this week’s world-wide summit in Cancun, Mexico on the importance of tackling climate change.

08 December 2010

2010 farm incomes data: another positive year for Welsh livestock farming

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has welcomed statistics on farm incomes in Wales, which rose for the fourth consecutive year in 2009-10.

07 December 2010

Major review of fisheries legislation in Wales announced

Wales’ Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones has announced a major review of fisheries legislation in Wales.

07 December 2010

Bovine TB consultation: Ten days left to respond

There are just ten days to go until the consultation on the Welsh Assembly Government's bovine TB eradication programme closes on 17 December.

Tags: Environment and countryside | 07 December 2010 | Bovine TB | Mid Wales | South West Wales

07 December 2010

More funding announced for flood and coastal risk projects

Environment Minister, Jane Davidson, has announced an additional £800,000 to protect Welsh homes from the risk of flooding.

06 December 2010

Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS) application window closing date extended until 14 January 2011

The application window for the second year of the Young Entrants Support Scheme (YESS) has been extended and will now close on the 14 January 2011.

02 December 2010

Bangor shows off its mussels

Bangor mussels will stand out from the crowd this week after the Bangor Mussel Producers fishery was certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery.

Tags: Environment and countryside | 02 December 2010 | Food and fisheries | Local food | North Wales