Articles...
Mar 11 2008
The warden of Skomer Island for the past eight-and-a-half years Juan Brown is leaving to move back to another of his favourite islands – Shetland. His place is being taken by Jo Milborrow, formerly warden of neighbouring Skokholm. Juan and Jo met up on Skomer last month for the official hand-over. Here they talk of their island lives...
Mar 11 2008
FARMERS, members of their families and staff in two West Wales counties can benefit from an intensive series of free events being arranged between now and the end of June this year....
Mar 11 2008
PRESSURE is growing for farm support payments to be replaced with a scheme that will pay to protect the environment and encourage “sustainable” food production....
Mar 11 2008
FARMERS have been warned that they will pay the price of a mistake by the Welsh Assembly Government over its order for bluetongue vaccine....
Mar 11 2008
THOROUGH shampooing with products more expensive than the ones you use yourself, furious brushing with the best brushes available, meticulous scrubbing, careful mane and tail pulling, rugging (several thick layers), bandaging and even turning your horse into a hoodie! These are just some ways to get your horse or pony looking groomed and immaculate for the show ring....
Mar 11 2008
TELEVISION wildlife programme presenter Kate Humble has helped to open the doors of a striking new environmental education and visitor centre at the Newport Wetlands nature reserve....
Mar 11 2008
A SURVEY commissioned by the European Squirrel Initiative shows growing public support for control of the grey squirrel population in Britain....
Mar 11 2008
A GOVERNMENT Minister has taken action to protect the water vole....
Mar 11 2008
A REOPENING of the Welsh lamb export market to the United Arab Emirates looks more likely following talks between Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones and UAE Environment Minister Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahd....
Mar 11 2008
A NEW UK-wide standing committee has been set up to encourage the sustainable use and protection of Britain’s livestock breeds....
Mar 11 2008
THE only farmer-owned dairy co-operative in Wales is launching new products at this year’s Food and Drink Expo show at Birmingham’s NEC next month....
Mar 11 2008
A LIVESTOCK breeder withdrew the offspring of a cloned cow from auction in Bristol at the last minute last week....
Mar 11 2008
PUPILS from across West Wales will take part in a land-based careers convention tomorrow....
Mar 11 2008
Phil and Hilary Rogers have been farming at Cwmrath Farm, on the edge of Summerhill, near Amroth, for 22 years. They started with 50 acres and Phil also worked full time with the National Trust as supervisor and trainer in conservation skills....
Mar 11 2008
YEARS of travelling miles for a bottle of milk or a loaf of bread is over for the people of the Pembrokeshire village of Summerhill....
Mar 11 2008
YOUNG farmers from the Bwlch and Crickhowell club took most of the main honours in the annual Brecknock hedging match....
Mar 11 2008
THERE are new demands from environmentalists for an end to direct subsidies to farmers....
