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Ministers urge new way forward for dairy industry
THE Welsh Government is being pressed to work constructively with the UK Government to support dairy farmers in Wales. In an amendment to a debate on the Welsh Government’s food strategy, Welsh Conservatives have called on the Cardiff government to …
Celebrity chef Graham Tinsley opens canteen at Flint High School
In 2006 he was made an MBE by the Queen for his services to the Welsh food industry and last year he and the Welsh Culinary Team were commissioned to bake the wedding cake for Prince William and Kate Middleton. Headteacher Pamela McClean added: “It has …
New research could help make Welsh milk healthier
Scientists at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University said it could provide a financial boost for dairy farmers and feed manufacturers. Cows grazing on fresh pasture in the summer produce milk with high levels of beneficial fatty acids — but the levels fall dramatically in winter when they are fed on feed.
Welsh milk discovery could boost health and wealth
“The agriculture industry is one that benefits greatly from scientific research so I am pleased that the European funded A4B project is encouraging this type of collaboration. Projects like this have real potential to bring benefits to the Welsh food …
Llangefni food technology centre enjoying taste of business success
Providing technical services, research development and tailored training courses, the aim of martin and his team is to meet the long term needs of the food industry and bring new and innovative products onto the market. Supported by the Welsh …
Welsh lamb makes its mark in Canada
During the week-long mission, which centred on Toronto, HCC and the processing companies visited the Canadian Food Inspectorate Agency; six potential importers supplying both retail outlets and restaurants, and one of Canada’s top supermarket chains. …
Top dairyman warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ to Welsh dairy industry
He said the committee was unanimous in its view that the Welsh dairy industry could be severely hit unless the Welsh Government acts now to undertake impact assessments. He said it should look at a variety of flat-rate single payment models and the …
£1.4m Carmarthenshire dairy unit begins production
Proper Welsh Milk has had another reason for celebration, winning a silver award at the True Taste Food and Drink Awards, the Welsh food Oscars, last Thursday. The company gained the award in the Milk, Yoghurt, Butter & Cream — large producer category …
