@WGRural

This is the official @WelshGovernment channel for rural affairs. Siarad Cymraeg? Dilynwch 👉 @LlCCefnGwlad

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First 100 days ✅Onwards!
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Cabinet Minister @LlyrGruffydd officially opened the Can Cook Welsh government-backed food production facility in Shotton. The site, expected to become the largest of its kind in the UK, will turn surplus food into healthy, affordable meals, supporting communities in North Wales.
Crowded indoor event with people socializing in a well-lit industrial kitchen space featuring a 'Never Ever Compromise on Quality' sign.

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Chef serving food to guests in a busy commercial kitchen with several men smiling and waiting in line.

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Llyr Gruffydd and two other men in a commercial kitchen holding plates of food and smiling at the camera.

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Llyr Gruffydd in a suit and patterned tie speaking into a microphone in front of a colorful balloon backdrop with gold, black, white, and orange balloons.

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International shearers play a vital role in supporting the welfare, skills development & resilience of our sheep sector. @LlyrGruffydd has joined @JimFairlieLogie & @AndrewMuirNI in writing to the @UKHomeOffice, calling for a long-term immigration solution beyond 2026.
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Welsh Government
@WelshGovernmentOct 22
Wildfires devastated parts of Wales this summer. We need to be better prepared for the next one. Today, we brought together reps from our emergency services, healthcare, land management, farming communities and climate experts for the Wales Climate Change and Resilience Summit.
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Ruminant Health & Welfare@ruminanthwOct 21
Still time to sign up to this evening's webinar - just follow this link: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Dr Richard Irvine@CVOCymruOct 19
Bluetongue webinar, 5pm 21 October👇 Join to hear directly from industry experts and vets on the latest situation, the impact of the disease on sheep and cattle fertility, and practical guidance.
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Flying the flag for Welsh food and drink at #SIALParis, Cabinet Minister @LlyrGruffydd met exceptional Welsh food producers and backed @HybuCigCymru to promote world-class Welsh red meat on the global stage.🥩🥓
Llyr Gruffydd in an apron tasting cooked meat at a cooking demonstration booth with a frying pan and utensils nearby.

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Llyr Gruffydd in an apron preparing grilled meat at a cooking station with a frying pan and seasoning on the counter.

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Two people holding Welsh Lamb promotional brochures in front of a large screen displaying grilled lamb and the text 'Look for the logo'.

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Llyr Gruffydd in a suit speaking at podium with 'Uniquely Welsh' sign and Welsh lamb promotion behind him.

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1 week to go! Have your say!👇
Welsh Government Rural Affairs
@WGRuralAug 4
We’ve launched a public consultation on the first Wales-only Fisheries Management Plan – Crab and Lobster in the Welsh zone.🦀🦞 Have your say before 27 October 2026! gov.wales/proposed-fisheries…
Two small fishing boats floating on calm waters with Conwy in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Dr Richard Irvine@CVOCymruOct 19
Bluetongue webinar, 5pm 21 October👇 Join to hear directly from industry experts and vets on the latest situation, the impact of the disease on sheep and cattle fertility, and practical guidance.
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✅Following the recent dry summer, this year farmers are allowed to spread slurry on their land until 15 November. ❌This does not apply to poultry manure. 🔗Here’s what else you need to know: gov.wales/farm-pollution
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Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, @LlyrGruffydd was pleased to address the @FUW_UAC annual general meeting. The Minister outlined his priorities for Welsh farming: providing certainty, flexibility and support in the face of a changing climate.
Cabinet Minister, Llyr Gruffydd and FUW President, Ian Rickman in conversation at the FUW AGM in Aberystwyth

ALT Cabinet Minister, Llyr Gruffydd and FUW President, Ian Rickman in conversation at the FUW AGM in Aberystwyth

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Thousands of Welsh farms now have advance support payments in the bank. 📈 ✅ 90% of SFS Universal Layer claimants paid ✅ 94% of BPS claimants paid ✅ Advance payment rate increased to 80% 🔗gov.wales/thousands-welsh-fa…
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Last chance! Over 80% of Wales is rural, and rural communities can face higher costs and poorer access to services. We're proposing a law to make sure rural needs are considered consistently in government decision-making. 🗣️Have your say before 14 Oct: gov.wales/rural-proofing-and…
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Today on #WorldMentalHealthDay, take a moment to save these important numbers to your contacts.📱 You never know when you or a friend might need them. You don't have to face your challenges alone.🤝 Support might be just one phone call away.📞
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Red Tractor and Pasture for Life members participating in the Sustainable Farming Scheme don’t need to complete separate AHIC ‘measure’ and ‘plan’ requirements for 2026. 👉 gov.wales/universal-action-1… 👉 gov.wales/written-statement-…
A flock of sheep walking on a grassy field with rolling green hills and wind turbines under a cloudy sky.

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A lack of housing and higher costs for public services are among challenges facing rural Wales. We're consulting on a new law that guarantees rural needs are considered when government and public bodies make decisions. Have your say before 14 October: gov.wales/rural-proofing-and…
Aerial view of a rural town surrounded by green fields and patches of forest under a clear blue sky.

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The first bluefin tuna landed into Wales as part of our commercial-scientific trial!🐟 This trial fishery will build important information about tuna stocks in Wales, informing how to sustainably manage stock in the future.✅ 👉 pembrokeshire-herald.com/150…
Three fishery staff members in Milford Haven with a large freshly-caught bluefin tuna fish.

ALT Three fishery staff members in Milford Haven with a large freshly-caught bluefin tuna fish.

Large fresh tuna fish lying on a cloth-covered blue crate on a wet concrete floor near a drain.

ALT Large fresh tuna fish lying on a cloth-covered blue crate on a wet concrete floor near a drain.

A large tuna fish is suspended by a crane while people observe and touch it at a dockside location.

ALT A large tuna fish is suspended by a crane while people observe and touch it at a dockside location.

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Welsh Government Rural Affairs retweeted
Welsh Government Transport
@WGTransportOct 5
Poor transport links remain a major challenge for rural Wales. We're proposing a new law to ensure rural needs are considered when governments and public bodies make decisions, including on transport. Have your say by 14 October: 🔗 gov.wales/rural-proofing-and…
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Today on #WorldAnimalDay, we celebrate the animals that enrich our lives. As a nation of animal lovers, we believe Wales should always strive for the highest standards of animal health and welfare.🐄🦭🐑🐕
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Over 80% of Wales is rural, and rural communities can face higher costs and poorer access to services. We're proposing a new law to make sure rural needs are considered consistently in government decision-making. 🗣️Have your say before 14 October: gov.wales/rural-proofing-and…
A quaint village with colorful houses and a prominent stone church tower under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

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The first Forestry Workforce Census in over 20 years is happening this week! Organisations are asked to complete the Census on this Thursday, 1 October 2026 and 1 March 2027. Be counted and help shape the future of forestry: forestresearch.gov.uk/census
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News: Farmers who are members of the Farm Assured Welsh Livestock scheme will not need to complete separate Animal Health Improvement Cycle ‘measure’ and ‘plan’ requirements for the 2026 Sustainable Farming Scheme. gov.wales/new-arrangements-r…
Cabinet Minister, Llyr Gruffydd with John Davies the independent Chair leading a review into the bureaucratic burden on family farms.

ALT Cabinet Minister, Llyr Gruffydd with John Davies the independent Chair leading a review into the bureaucratic burden on family farms.

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