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17 June 2013

This government will invest in the future of farming, Minister tells FUW‬

The Welsh Government will be an activist government and will continue to invest in the future of the farming industry and individual farm businesses - even in a difficult financial situation.

‘Cut back on food waste’ urges Minister on World Environment Day

This year’s event, organised by the United Nations Environment Programme, focuses on preventing food waste under the theme, Think. Eat. Save.

05 June 2013

Minister announces summit to help halt the loss of wildlife in Wales

The Minister was responding to the recent ‘State of Nature’ report which was compiled by wildlife organisations and provides a vital stock take of wildlife in Wales.

04 June 2013

Minister asks farmers to complete the Agricultural and Horticultural survey

The Agricultural and Horticultural Survey was sent to all farmers in Wales on 3rd June.

23 May 2013

Welsh recycling rates on track to hit first statutory target

The figures show that, overall, people in Wales recycled half of their waste between October and December 2012.

23 May 2013

Industry and government plan for a healthy future for farming in Wales

Farmers and Welsh Government will come together today to plan for a healthy and vibrant agricultural industry.

22 May 2013

Scottish farmers say YESS to learning more about Welsh support for young entrants

The Scottish visitors attended a conference all about the YESS scheme and visited a number of farms in West Wales to see how the scheme is making a difference on the ground.

15 May 2013

Welsh food and drink producers head to Caffe Culture

Welsh food & drink producers are taking their quality produce to London this week to showcase them at the Café Culture Show

13 May 2013

£10 million boost for flood defences in Wales

Natural Resources Minister, Alun Davies, has set out which communities across Wales will be protected by an additional £10 million investment in flood and coastal defences.

10 May 2013

Welsh Government supports research into the health of our trees

The results contribute to a national research programme on the state of the nation’s trees and the factors affecting them.

08 May 2013

Minister invites farmers to public meeting to discuss severe weather

Alun Davies is inviting people who have been badly affected by the recent severe weather to speak to him at a public meeting in Bala.

Tags: Environment and countryside | 08 May 2013 | Environment | Mid Wales

01 May 2013

Views sought on a new agricultural wages body for Wales

Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies is inviting views on options to retain a body similar to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Wales in order to protect the farming industry.

01 May 2013

Badger vaccination underway

The second year of the Welsh Government's five year badger vaccination project has begun in the Intensive Action Area (IAA) in west Wales.

30 April 2013

New figures provide up to date picture of fuel poverty in Wales

The figures also show that investment in energy efficiency measures has successfully helped to keep 3% of Welsh homes out of fuel poverty.

26 April 2013

New funding to help food and drink festivals to flourish

The Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies has announced over £210,000 to support food festivals and strengthen Wales' reputation as a foodie nation.

26 April 2013

Minister visits an electrical recycling centre in Aberdare

The Minister met with staff and customers before taking a tour of the facility that prepares waste electrical equipment for resale or recycling

Tags: Environment and countryside | 26 April 2013 | Recycling | South East Wales

26 April 2013

Microchipping for all dogs in Wales by 2015

All dogs in Wales will be microchipped by March 2015, Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies announced today.

25 April 2013

New measures to help farmers affected by severe weather

Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies has announced further measures to help farmers recover from the impact of the recent severe weather.

24 April 2013

Minister visits project that is helping feed people in need

FareShare Cymru has prevented almost 550 tonnes of perfectly good food from being sent to landfill

Tags: Environment and countryside | 24 April 2013 | Environment | North Wales | South West Wales

23 April 2013

Welsh Food exhibits at Seafood Expo Brussels

Alun Davies has welcomed the work of six Welsh companies who are exhibiting a variety of excellent products at this weeks annual European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe event.