Sustainable Farming Scheme Archives - Institute of Welsh Affairs

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Restoring Biodiversity in Wales

Farming has the greatest potential to restore nature in Wales – but only if farmers receive the right support.

22nd July (22nd July)

Regenerative farmer Hywel Morgan with his highland cattle, which graze alongside his cross shorthorn sheep on his farm Esgair Llaethdy, Llandovery, Wales. Both compliment each other because the cows eat the longer grass, whilst the sheep eat the much shorter grass. The cattle are wearing a virtual fencing GPS collar. This enables the cattle to graze on rich pastures without the need for electric fencing. They get a small shock if they roam outside the programmed radius of the supporting app.

Improving the Sustainable Farming Scheme for people, nature, and climate

Surveying the crisis affecting the farming sector, Alex Phillips outlines the conditions required to secure a more hopeful future.

7th March (7th March)

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