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Business News Wales
21-05-2025
- General
- Business News Wales
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Launches Innovative Farming Programme
Farmers are invited to lead the way in restoring nature through a new National Park scheme. Photo by peplow via Getty Images A new scheme has been launched to help farmers and landowners across Pembrokeshire Coast National Park work together – improving habitats, protecting wildlife and building long-term landscape resilience. Ffermio Bro, funded by the Welsh Government and running to March 2028, forms part of a wider effort to strengthen collaborative land management across Wales's Designated Landscapes. Rooted in the farming community, the scheme brings people together to deliver meaningful environmental improvements – supporting nature-friendly practices and helping to create healthy, connected ecosystems across the Park. Arwel Evans, Farm Conservation Liaison Officer at the Park Authority, said: 'Pembrokeshire has a rich agricultural heritage that has shaped our landscape – from the milk and beef produced on lush pastures to our famous 'Tato Newy' (early potatoes). Farmers have been custodians of the land for generations, and through our new Ffermio Bro scheme, we hope to support them in building resilient enterprises while helping our declining wildlife thrive in the future.' The scheme offers several ways for farmers and landowners to collaborate, depending on their location and shared priorities. Some projects will focus on thematic goals, with farms across the Park working toward common outcomes without needing to form formal clusters. Others may involve catchment-based collaboration, where farmers along the same river or stream coordinate efforts to improve water quality. There is also support for more locally based work, such as joint initiatives on common land or projects that help connect habitats across the landscape. Applications for funding under £10,000 will be assessed by the Ffermio Bro team, while larger projects will go before a dedicated panel. Ffermio Bro focuses on a number of interconnected priorities that support sustainable land management. These include improving fresh water management to protect rivers, streams and aquatic ecosystems; promoting regenerative farming techniques that build soil health and support long-term food production; and safeguarding shared grazing land through commons protection. The scheme also supports the restoration of traditional boundaries, such as hedgerows and stone walls, which are a distinctive feature of the Pembrokeshire landscape. In addition, funding is available for projects that help conserve and enhance the Park's wildlife through targeted species protection. Arwel Evans added: 'This is a farmer-led scheme, and we welcome all ideas for improving habitats and nurturing wildlife.' Farmers and landowners within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can now submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the first funding window, which closes on Monday 23 June 2025. For more information or to start an application, contact the Ffermio Bro team at ffermiobro@ or complete the Expression of Interest form online .
Pembrokeshire Herald
20-05-2025
- General
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Police appeal for dashcam footage after A477 crash
A NEW scheme has been launched to help farmers and landowners across the National Park work together – improving habitats, protecting wildlife and building long-term landscape resilience. Ffermio Bro, funded by the Welsh Government and running through to March 2028, forms part of a wider effort to strengthen collaborative land management across Wales's Designated Landscapes. Rooted in the farming community, the scheme brings people together to deliver meaningful environmental improvements – supporting nature-friendly practices and helping to create healthy, connected ecosystems across the Park. Arwel Evans, Farm Conservation Liaison Officer at the Park Authority, said: 'Pembrokeshire has a rich agricultural heritage that has shaped our landscape – from the milk and beef produced on lush pastures to our famous 'Tato Newy' (early potatoes). Farmers have been custodians of the land for generations, and through our new Ffermio Bro scheme, we hope to support them in building resilient enterprises while helping our declining wildlife thrive in the future.' The scheme offers several ways for farmers and landowners to collaborate, depending on their location and shared priorities. Some projects will focus on thematic goals, with farms across the Park working toward common outcomes without needing to form formal clusters. Others may involve catchment-based collaboration, where farmers along the same river or stream coordinate efforts to improve water quality. There is also support for more locally based work, such as joint initiatives on common land or projects that help connect habitats across the landscape. Applications for funding under £10,000 will be assessed by the Ffermio Bro team, while larger projects will go before a dedicated panel. Ffermio Bro focuses on a number of interconnected priorities that support sustainable land management. These include improving fresh water management to protect rivers, streams and aquatic ecosystems; promoting regenerative farming techniques that build soil health and support long-term food production; and safeguarding shared grazing land through commons protection. The scheme also supports the restoration of traditional boundaries, such as hedgerows and stone walls, which are a distinctive feature of the Pembrokeshire landscape. In addition, funding is available for projects that help conserve and enhance the Park's wildlife through targeted species protection. Arwel Evans added: 'This is a farmer-led scheme, and we welcome all ideas for improving habitats and nurturing wildlife.' Farmers and landowners within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park can now submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the first funding window, which closes on Monday 23 June 2025. For more information or to start an application, contact the Ffermio Bro team at ffermiobro@ or complete the Expression of Interest form online at
Powys County Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Opinion: Everyone will benefit from proposed new Bills
The Welsh Government has announced the new Bills it hopes to pass in the final year of this parliament, writes Joyce Watson MS. They include standards for visitor accommodation, a ban on greyhound racing, simplified planning laws and greater accountability for Senedd Members. Meanwhile, new laws to end profit from the care of looked-after children, and to transform bus services in Wales, have already passed into law. Sticking with transport, local authorities can now apply for a new £110 million fund to improve local transport. One of the projects set to benefit is for Llanidloes schools – to make it easier, safer and more pleasant for children to walk, wheel and cycle. Funding is also available for organisations across Wales to develop Smart Local Energy Systems. The £10 million Ynni Cymru grant scheme forms part of Wales' ambitious goal to generate 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035. Wales has the most generous offer for UK learners at £40 a week – to help with costs such as transport and materials. The income threshold has been raised, meaning even more learners will be eligible this year. In other news, the government has set out plans to help farmers boost nature in our National Parks and National Landscapes. The £1.8 million Ffermio Bro scheme will provide practical support and dedicated funding for nature-friendly farming. At the same time, a new scheme aims to build a healthier and more resilient food system for Wales. The Community Food Strategy will connect Welsh producers with consumers – to strengthen local food systems, support community-led food projects and encourage healthy eating. Have you seen the video of the wild beaver on the Dyfi? After a 400-year absence, there are now four managed beaver enclosures in Wales, with an unknown number living in the wild. Fantastic! Of course, the health of our rivers is paramount to these majestic creatures. At the Senedd, I recently spoke on the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations. While the causes of river pollution are not limited to any one sector, agriculture remains one of the main contributors. The latest independent review of water quality in Wales recommends a crack-down on polluting activities, while reducing burdens on low-risk farming, and supporting innovation in farming practices.
