Glue traps and snares illegal in Wales from next week

From October 17, the use of snares and glue traps will be made illegal in Wales to 'prevent indiscriminate suffering to animals.' The Welsh Government appreciate rodent control is essential, but said there are 鈥榤ore humane and targeted methods available'

10 October 2023 鈥� 1 min read

The first total ban on the use of snares and glue traps in the UK will come into force this autumn in Wales. Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths confirmed from October 17, the use of snares and...

Partner Insight: Agricultural Inheritance Tax 鈥� some options to consider

Following the Autumn budget, far-reaching reforms to agricultural and business property relief are proposed, leaving families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax ("IHT"). Howden Rural take a look at the options.

Howden Rural

29 October 2025 鈥� 7 min read

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Red Tractor mistrust is 'serious and potentially damaging', warns governance review

Red Tractor made 'no procedural breach' in relation to the events leading up to the commissioning of the governance review. But the review found there was a 'gulf in perception of Red Tractor' that was 'damaging' and issues with communication

Rachael Brown

19 February 2024 鈥� 6 min read

Legislation

From the editor: 51AV视频inspection regime in need of a radical overhaul

Could a light touch or at least a more proportionate approach be used, especially for those found to be in breach of rules for the first time or making minor errors?

Olivia Midgley

08 February 2024 鈥� 2 min read

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