51AVÊÓÆµ

Farmers protest outside office of Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths in Wales

Farmers turned up in their tractors outside the office of Lesley Griffiths to protest against Government policies

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
Welsh farmers protest outside Lesley Griffiths' office in Wrexham - credit Dan Lloyd
Image:

Welsh farmers protest outside Lesley Griffiths' office in Wrexham - credit Dan Lloyd

Welsh Farmers have turned their protests to the road by expressing their disapproval of Government policies outside the office of Lesley Griffiths. Tractors had turned up outside the office of the Welsh...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats

Alex Black
clock 12 January 2026 • 3 min read
'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting

'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting

Before Christmas, the Government announced plans to ban trail hunting as part of its new Animal Welfare Strategy. However, the Countryside Alliance said it will not give up the fight to save the activity which is deep-rooted in tradition and vital to the rural economy

Chris Brayford
clock 10 January 2026 • 7 min read
Government does not recognise farming's contribution, farmers say

Government does not recognise farming's contribution, farmers say

A Farmers Guardian survey has shown almost all farmers do not feel appreciated by the Government

clock 10 January 2026 • 2 min read