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This is the official @WelshGovernment channel for rural affairs. Siarad Cymraeg? Dilynwch 👉 @LlCCefnGwlad
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The Deputy First Minister, @Huw4Ogmore, was pleased to welcome representatives of a range of ethnic minority community groups to the Royal Welsh Show. We hope you enjoy your day here on the Showground. @KiranCymru @NWalesAfricaSoc
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£676 MILLION impact delivered to Welsh food & drink industry since 2016! 😮. Project HELIX really has been a game changer for Wales’ food and drink industry over the past decade! 🙌.
Welsh Food & Drink Industry Game Changer. £303 million impact, 188 jobs created + 6,131 safeguarded, 533 new products developed, 199 companies supported (103 start-ups!). The HELIX Programme can transform your business.🔗 . #FDWalesRWS2025
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It’s been a brilliant day here at the Royal Welsh Show. Here are some of our highlights of Y Sioe on Day 1!. #RoyalWelshShow.#YSioe.#RWS2025
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Diolch to outgoing Chair of the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group, @StephenJames_1 for his outstanding leadership. Your dedication to improving animal welfare across Wales has made a real difference. Wishing you all the best for the future!🍰
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Hear what Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies @huw4ogmore, has to say on what promises to be another superb Royal Welsh Show.
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We’re proud to support the Farm Safety Foundation’s @yellowwelliesUK Farm Safety Week 2025. Look out for lots of information, advice and activities around the Royal Welsh Showground on how to keep safe around the farm. #FarmSafetyWeek.#YSioe.#RoyalWelshShow
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RT @yellowwelliesuk: Welcome to the 13th annual #FarmSafetyWeek . Farm safety knows no borders which is why, once again, we unite voices fr….
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📑Last week we published the Sustainable Farming Scheme. It represents a new relationship between the people of Wales and farmers.🤝. Our friendly staff are here in our pavilion and SFS gazebo & will be happy to answer any questions you may have!👩💼🧑💼. #SupportingOurFarmers
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It’s fantastic to be back on the Royal Welsh Showground for the highlight of the rural calendar – the Royal Welsh Show. 🙌. It’s quiet now but we know it won’t be like this for long!. If you’re coming to Y Sioe this week, have an amazing time! 🙂. #YSioe.#RoyalWelshShow.#RWS25
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🎥Deputy First Minister, @Huw4Ogmore was pleased to address the media during the customary pre-Royal Welsh Show press conference this afternoon. #YSioe.#RWS25.#RoyalWelshShow
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Our Ready Reckoner tool is available on the @WelshGovernment website!. Quickly calculate your indicative Sustainable Farming Scheme Universal Payment. Check what your farm could receive in 2026 👇. #SupportingOurFarmers.#SFSCymru
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🌱Habitats support wildlife, store carbon & help your farm thrive. The Sustainable Farming Scheme requires 10% habitat - but your existing grasslands, woodlands & hedgerows count! . Plus you'll receive payments per hectare. This video explains all. 🎥. #SupportingOurFarmers
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We're halfway through the Bovine EID consultation response period. Diolch to everyone who has shared their views so far. Haven't responded yet? There's still time! Your feedback helps shape bovine traceability in Wales. Closes: 14 Aug 2025.
🗣️Have Your Say on Bovine EID in Wales. We're asking for your views on plans to bring in Bovine Electronic Identification (Bovine EID) in Wales. Have your say before 14 August. More information here 👇.
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🌱 Good soil = great outcomes!. The SFS will support Welsh farmers with soil testing:. ✅ Test 20% of relevant land yearly.✅ Choose which fields to prioritise.✅ Use results to target inputs & save money.✅ Recent tests count. Free advice is available from @FarmingConnect
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👂We’ve listened and taken action. The SFS contains twelve ‘Universal Actions’. Based on feedback from farmers and other partners, we’ve refined our approach over recent years to make sure they are achievable by all. Watch this video for more info on tree planting.🌲👇
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On the day the Sustainable Farming Scheme was published, Deputy First Minister, @Huw4Ogmore visited Rob Williams's farm in Margam. A huge diolch to Rob and his family for welcoming the Deputy FM onto his impressive farm.👍. #SupportingOurFarmers
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🤝 Sustainable Farming Scheme: built through collaboration. Our vision: a thriving, confident Welsh agricultural sector focused on innovation and growth. We've listened carefully and developed a scheme that works for farmers while meeting the needs of everyone in Wales.
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Today is a landmark day for Welsh agriculture. Introducing the Sustainable Farming Scheme. From 2026, it will support farmers to:. ✅ Produce world-class food.✅ Care for our environment.✅ Build climate resilience. Securing the future of Welsh farming for generations to come.
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RT @FUW_UAC: 🐑 🐄 With ongoing concern about Bluetongue, the FUW is supporting the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign, encouraging farmers to disc….
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