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Wales Wild Land Foundation, formed in 2009, is developing the project at a 75 acre site at Blaeneinion Farm, near Furnace in Ceredigion. The two beavers, a male and female, will be transported from their current homes in Devon and Gloucestershire. …

Broomhill Farm, at Angle, in Pembrokeshire benefited from the PMG scheme last year with the funding contributing to the purchase of a brand new high specification temperature controlled potato storage facility. It allows the farm to command a premium …

Eddie Jones, who runs a farm in Cilycwm, Llandovery, said he and his wife – who works as a home carer – were struggling to cope with increasing fuel bills. “We would certainly welcome any relief we can get. The problem is that we are absorbing costs, …

“The food they do is lots of Welsh produce and fine dining. It’s also a lovely family pub. You’ll meet such a melting pot of people there. Being a journalist that’s where I’ve got some on my stories from.” She added: “You don’t have to go to the pub …

It will form part of the £6m Welsh Food Centre of Excellence, due to open in March 2012. The centre, which will have bee hives, wild flower garden and a visitor centre, will be used to educate school children, train beekeepers and act as a national …

“The ones that are still going all say they rely on food sales to keep them afloat.” Arfur Daley, organiser of Great Welsh Beer and Cider Festival and the Echo’s beer expert, said: “If you look at pubs 10 years ago there would be nearly one on every …

Spokeswoman Jennie Bibbings said: “We want to see the Welsh Assembly Government use its new powers to force cafes, restaurants and takeaways to display on their premises the ratings given to them by food hygiene inspectors so consumers can make a …

The Municipal Sector Plan also emphasises Wales’ commitment to weekly collections of food waste and recycling and fortnightly collections of residual waste. At least 80 per cent of Welsh homes already benefit from a separate food or food and green …
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The accolades aim to honour excellence and innovation in the Welsh food and drink and hospitality sectors. Past winners include Gower Cottage Brownies, Wigmore Bakery, and Bacheldre Watermill. Companies can be awarded a gold, silver or bronze True …

THE historic market in Cowbridge has been saved for another year after being given a last-minute reprieve. It had been expected the trading post’s last day in business would be on March 28 after negotiations between …