Plaid Cymru to lead Inheritance Tax debate in the Senedd

Plaid Cymru's Shadow Minister for Rural Affairs Llyr Gruffydd, who is leading the debate said the IHT policy was 鈥榰nforgiveable and utterly counter-productive' at a time when food security must be strengthened not undermined

05 March 2025 鈥� 1 min read

Three weeks before the UK Government's Spring Budget, Plaid Cymru will table a debate later today March 5) calling on the Welsh Government to make the 鈥榮trongest possible case' to their Labour colleagues...

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats

Alex Black

12 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting

Before Christmas, the Government announced plans to ban trail hunting as part of its new Animal Welfare Strategy. However, the Countryside Alliance said it will not give up the fight to save the activity which is deep-rooted in tradition and vital to the rural economy

Chris Brayford

10 January 2026 鈥� 7 min read

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Government does not recognise farming's contribution, farmers say

A Farmers Guardian survey has shown almost all farmers do not feel appreciated by the Government

Jane Thynne

10 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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