Welsh Government makes 'last minute changes' to water regulation standards

In recognition of the 鈥榗hallenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

16 October 2024 鈥� 2 min read

The Welsh Government has confirmed breaches to the Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) regulations would be reduced where farmers can demonstrate evidence of having taken 'reasonable steps'...

Spring Statement 2026: Reeves urged to 'right the wrongs' of Autumn Budget 2024 to restore farmers' confidence

Can Chancellor Rachel Reeves outline a course of action which will help farmers unlock economic growth and deliver for food security at the Spring Statement?

Chris Brayford

28 February 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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Spring Statement 2026: What can farmers expect and what do farmers need?

Tax experts look ahead to the Spring Statement and some of the key farming policy details which Chancellor Rachel Reeves should consider, including a reversal of IHT changes

Chris Brayford

27 February 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Politics

Food production needs to hard-wired back into ag policy, Efra Committee Chair says

Is there enough emphasis placed on food production's role in supporting not only nature restoration, but flood management, climate change mitigation and food security?

Chris Brayford

27 February 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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