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Wheat crop

Naturally occurring fungus could help protect wheat from disease – study

Grass meets fenland reeds under a blue sky

‘Amazing’ habitat for wildlife: work starts on vast wetland restoration scheme

President of the Minsterley Show Phil Dudleston and Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley discuss pressures facing farmers

Farmers to get extra support as drought puts pressure on agriculture

The search is on to find an exceptional individual who has made a lasting impact on the Welsh dairy industry

Nominations sought for outstanding dairy person in Wales

Fire service thanks communities after 'exceptionally high number of emergencies'

Fire service has faced 'most significant operational challenges'

This dramatic image shows the fire and huge amounts of smoke at the Glascwm blaze.

Crews from 12 stations have been battling the Glascwm fire

Powys political group leaders thank everyone responding to wildfires

Powys politicians thank everyone responding to wildfires

Powys County Council Leader Councillor Jake Berriman

Powys Council leader's call to Rhun ap Iorwerth after wildfires

Andy Burnham visits Cornwall

Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham

At the Burwarton Show

Shropshire surgery aims to improve healthcare access for farmers

Aerial view of dry, harvested fields in the sunshine

‘Brutal’ harvest could be worst on record because of extreme summer – analysis

Sioned-Williams.

Column by Sioned Williams, Brychieniog Tawe Nedd Senedd Member

Smoke rises from a wildfire at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, as major incident has been declared as firefighters battle a large heathland blaze

Drought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summer

FBC Manby Bowdler will be returning to Burwarton and Minsterley Show in the coming weeks to support the farming community

Farmers invited to discuss rent changes at county shows

Pictured are panellists (L-R) Chair, Gary Yeomans NFU Cymru Rural Affairs Board Chair, Kirsty Hyslop NFU Mutual Vehicle Crime Specialist, Allan Rush Dyfed Powys Police Cyber Fraud Investigator, Dewi Owen North Wales Police Cyber Protect Officer, Garry Williams NFU Cymru Livestock farmer in Llandovery

Rural crime and cybersecurity seminar highlighted at NFU Cymru seminar

Seven young farmers from across Wales, including two from Powys, have won this year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarships

Two young Powys farmers win travel scholarships at Royal Welsh Show

NFU Cymru President Abi Reader chaired a session with the First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth on the opening day of the Royal Welsh Show.

Wales' First Minister wants strong relationship with Welsh agriculture
NFU Cymru welcomes First Minister's desire to build strong relationship with Welsh agriculture
Karen Compton

Farmers urged: don’t fear seeking mental health help

Farmers urged: don’t fear seeking mental health help

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh will visit the Royal Welsh Show on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

The 2026 Royal Welsh Show gets underway on Monday

Powys farmer prosecuted for animal welfare offences

Powys farmer prosecuted for animal welfare offences

The Newport Show.

Newport Show 2026: The best moments captured throughout the day

Pictured at the NFU Cymru Welsh Farming Week MS engagement event Trefnant Hall Farm are (L-R): Lisa Basden; NFU Cymru Student & Young Farmer Ambassador Will Evans; NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chair Jonathan Wilkinson; Elwyn Vaughan MS; NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire County Chair Marc Jones; Andrew Griffin MS; Richard Jones; and NFU Cymru County Adviser Gwawr Parry

Gwynedd Maldwyn MSs mark Welsh Farming Week

Power lines and pylons in Carmarthenshire

Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land

Pictured at the NFU Cymru Welsh Farming Week MS engagement event at Hendre Farm are (L-R): Edward Morgan, David Mills MS; Gwyn Protheroe; James Evans MS; Robin Manning; Gwyn Price; Jayne Harris; Edward Harris

Politicians join NFU Cymru on Knighton farm to mark Welsh Farming Week

A new sheep village called “Cynefin” set to be a major attraction at this year’s Royal Welsh Show

A new sheep village to be a major attraction at the Royal Welsh Show

The reel competition winners announced by NFU Cymru.

NFU Cymru Reel Competition winner announced

NFU Cymru Deputy President Paul Williams and NFU Cymru President Abi Reader pictured in Westminster

NFU Cymru meets with Welsh MPs in Westminster

2025 Dairy Industry Woman of the Year winner, Claire Whittle

Nominations Open for 2026 Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award
“There are so many talented and inspirational women working throughout the dairy industry”
Sarah Allin

Last year’s Sustainable Farming Conference host Ed Swan gives visitors a post-lunch tour of the farm

Invite to NFU Cymru's sixth Sustainable Farming Conference

The Farmers' Union of Wales has re-elected Carmarthenshire farmer Ian Rickman as President and Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Dai Miles as Deputy President.

Farmers’ Union of Wales re-elects Presidential team

NFU Cymru President, Abi Reader, will judge the competition alongside NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2025, Robbie Alman-Wilson

NFU Cymru launches new Welsh Farming Week reel competition

Tash and Sam at their farmhouse

How a Shropshire couple built a farming future from scratch

County Chairman Marc Jones

NFU Cymru Montgomeryshire County meeting

Farming star Harriet Cowan has written a book about her life on the farm

Clarkson's Farm fans can pre-order Harriet Cowan's new book for free

Royal Welsh grassland event goes back to where it began in Brecknock 14 years ago.

Royal Welsh grassland event returns to Brecknock in June

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir. Photo: Tom Dymond

Harper Adams alumni in Jeremy Clarkson’s farmers choir reach BGT final

A man sits in front of a water cooler at a roadside cooling station in New Delhi, India

Heatwave empties roads and markets in India and farmers switch to night working

Lingen Davies fundraiser Angela Hill with auctioneer James Evans and Stuart Ashley

Shropshire farmers day raises £26,000 for cancer centre

Rob Taylor QPM, Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Police Co-ordinator, pictured with NFU Cymru Rural Affairs Board Chair Gary Yeomans and fellow board members after this week’s meeting

Rural crime lead addresses NFU Cymru members

NFU Cymru President Abi Reader

NFU Cymru urges new Welsh Government to work with farmers

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick

Lib Dems will not stop fighting for farming communities, Powys MP says

Farm shops

7 best-rated Shropshire farm shops packed with healthy produce

Stock picture of the back of an ambulance

Man dies after industrial accident on Shropshire farm

Enjoy a Barnabas breakfast to help others around the world

Enjoy a Barnabas Brekkie to help buy chickens and pigs for communities

Candidates at the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe hustings.

Farmers put Senedd candidates under the spotlight at hustings

As the fight for the Senedd enters its last week – meet the Montgomeryshire candidates.

A guide to the Senedd Elections on May 7

Some of the winners of last year's travel scholarships.

Youngsters wanting to travel the world are being sought

A new cross-border pilot programme is attempting to curb the spread of bovine TB in both the North and the South.

Clean energy firm risked spreading bovine TB across Wales, court told

Community group win right to bring landmark legal challenge to compulsory purchase powers

Judicial review brought by 500 Welsh farmers is to start today

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe MP David Chadwick says 'the skyrocketing cost of red diesel is pushing British farmers to the brink'

Welsh Lib Dems warn of “farming fuel crisis” as red diesel prices soar

Wales Office Minister Anna McMorrin MP

NFU Cymru highlights the Middle East war's effect on Welsh farming

William Watkins the new High Sheriff of Powys.

William Watkins becomes new High Sheriff of Powys

Shrewsbury Auction Centre celebrates 20 years with a bumper sale

The NFU has launched its Growing Forward Senedd Election manifesto, highlighting key issues for farmers

Key issues in the minds of Welsh farmers ahead of the Senedd election

Award winning author Helena Attlee will talk about her new book in Presteigne

Award-winning author to talk about her latest book in Presteigne

Farmers flock to charity fundraiser at Shrewsbury auction centre

NFU Cymru President Abi Reader

Farming leaders highlight Middle East war impact on Welsh farming

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