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The Royal Welsh Show 2024: Your Ultimate Guide 1. Event Overview The Royal Welsh Show is the pinnacle event in the British agricultural calendar. Held annually at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, it brings together farmers, exhibitors, and visitors from far and wide. Here’s what you can expect: 2. Livestock and Equine Competitions The heart of […]

The Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) in Wales: Unraveling the Knots As Welsh farmers, we’ve plowed through decades of policies—some sensible, others downright baffling. Now, enter the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), a fresh twist in our agricultural saga. Let’s dissect it, warts and all. 1. The SFS: A Regulatory Tangle 2. Carbon Credits vs. Cattle Feed […]

NVZ Regulations: A Farmer’s Perspective Introduction As Welsh farmers, we’ve weathered our fair share of challenges. The recent changes to Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) regulations have left many of us scratching our heads. Let’s break down these updates and explore their implications. 1. Delayed Nitrogen Limit: A Temporary Reprieve 2. Economic and Environmental Impact Assessment: […]