BPS to SFS Transition – Wales
Understanding the rules, deadlines, and financial implications of SFS and BPS is essential to deciding which route best supports the future of your farming business.
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Changes to Rules Around Buying & Using Rodenticides
Farmers and growers need to prepare for important changes in access to professional second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) which will take effect from January 2026.
LEAF Marque Standard v 17.0 (effective from 5th May 2026)
LEAF Marque Standard v17.0 will apply to all audits from 5 May 2026, improving clarity, simplifying requirements, and strengthening support for sustainable farming worldwide.
Updated EA Guidance on the Farming Rules for Water
In June 2025, updated guidance set out how the EA will enforce the Farming Rules for Water, placing stronger emphasis on fertiliser and manure applications matching genuine crop and soil need.
Wales Confirms Electronic ID for Newborn Calves
The Welsh Government has approved the introduction of electronic identification for all newborn calves, marking a significant step forward in modernising livestock traceability and disease control.