Welsh Government Rural Affairs

Want some top tips for looking after your eyes? We reached out to the experts at the new @RNIB See Cymru Differently project to see what they had to say … 💛 bit.ly/46qcry9 #FarmSafetyWeek

🚜Planning running Open Farm events with visitors? Visiting @royalwelshshow? Get expert advice from @APHAgovuk & @PublicHealthW & welcome guests with confidence! ✅ Safe visitor experiences ✅ Industry Code of Practice guidance ✅ Insights & tips 🗓️10am, 24 Jul 📍@NFUCymru

The Food Hall is always a highlight of every Royal Welsh Show. Diolch to all the brilliant producers the Deputy First Minister, @Huw4Ogmore met during his walk-around. 🙌 #YSioe #RWS2025 #RoyalWelshShow @RoyalWelshShow

Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies announces Wales continues to exceed its national peatland restoration target, restoring over 3,600ha of damaged peatland – the equivalent of more than 3,600 rugby fields – in just five years. @natreswales @WGClimateChange @royalwelshshow

Making wood work for Wales - our new strategy aims to increase both the scale and value of timber grown, and timber products produced, in Wales. Greater use of timber in construction will secure forestry's future, supporting new investment, jobs and improved carbon outcomes.

🏉🔴 Pob tro yn bleser cael croesawu bois @scarlets_rugby i'n pafiliwn yn y Sioe Fawr, a da cael cwmni @WGRural @huw4ogmore hefyd! 🏉🔴 Always a pleasure to welcome @scarlets_rugby to the pavilion during the Royal Welsh!

I'm pleased to support the #DoNotWaitVaccinate campaign. Bluetongue is a threat to our livestock but we have safe BTV-3 vaccines available now. Speak to your vet today about the merits of vaccination. Together, we can #KeepBluetongueOut of Wales #YSioe #RoyalWelshShow

The Deputy First Minister, @Huw4Ogmore, was pleased to welcome representatives of a range of ethnic minority community groups to the Royal Welsh Show. We hope you enjoy your day here on the Showground. @KiranCymru @NWalesAfricaSoc

£676 MILLION impact delivered to Welsh food & drink industry since 2016! 😮 Project HELIX really has been a game changer for Wales’ food and drink industry over the past decade! 🙌

It’s been a brilliant day here at the Royal Welsh Show. Here are some of our highlights of Y Sioe on Day 1! #RoyalWelshShow #YSioe #RWS2025

Diolch to outgoing Chair of the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group, @StephenJames_1 for his outstanding leadership. Your dedication to improving animal welfare across Wales has made a real difference. Wishing you all the best for the future!🍰

Hear what Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies @huw4ogmore, has to say on what promises to be another superb Royal Welsh Show.

We’re proud to support the Farm Safety Foundation’s @yellowwelliesUK Farm Safety Week 2025. Look out for lots of information, advice and activities around the Royal Welsh Showground on how to keep safe around the farm. #FarmSafetyWeek #YSioe #RoyalWelshShow

Welcome to the 13th annual #FarmSafetyWeek Farm safety knows no borders which is why, once again, we unite voices from across the UK & Ireland to shine a light on this vital issue. This year, however, we extend our reach to the Southern Hemisphere, joining forces with…

📑Last week we published the Sustainable Farming Scheme. It represents a new relationship between the people of Wales and farmers.🤝 Our friendly staff are here in our pavilion and SFS gazebo & will be happy to answer any questions you may have!👩‍💼🧑‍💼 #SupportingOurFarmers

It’s fantastic to be back on the Royal Welsh Showground for the highlight of the rural calendar – the Royal Welsh Show. 🙌 It’s quiet now but we know it won’t be like this for long! If you’re coming to Y Sioe this week, have an amazing time! 🙂 #YSioe #RoyalWelshShow #RWS25

🎥Deputy First Minister, @Huw4Ogmore was pleased to address the media during the customary pre-Royal Welsh Show press conference this afternoon. #YSioe #RWS25 #RoyalWelshShow

Our Ready Reckoner tool is available on the @WelshGovernment website! Quickly calculate your indicative Sustainable Farming Scheme Universal Payment. Check what your farm could receive in 2026 👇 gov.wales/sustainable-fa… #SupportingOurFarmers #SFSCymru

🌱Habitats support wildlife, store carbon & help your farm thrive. The Sustainable Farming Scheme requires 10% habitat - but your existing grasslands, woodlands & hedgerows count! Plus you'll receive payments per hectare. This video explains all. 🎥 #SupportingOurFarmers

We're halfway through the Bovine EID consultation response period. Diolch to everyone who has shared their views so far. Haven't responded yet? There's still time! Your feedback helps shape bovine traceability in Wales. Closes: 14 Aug 2025