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We’ve just been provided with a practical document from Food & Drink Wales which might be useful to some of our members. Download a copy here. 200415 ap issue1 Finance Crisis Management 150201

Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, UK farms have a shortage of seasonal labour to help pick and pack fruit and vegetables. British workers are being encouraged to apply for these paid positions. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, UK… Read more »

Announcement from the Welsh Government The Welsh Government has announced a package of support worth £1.4bn for small businesses to help them during the coronavirus outbreak. Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses receive 100% business rates relief for the financial year… Read more »

Thanks to Welsh Country for bringing this to our attention The Welsh Government is making up to £2.5 million emergency funding available to support businesses severely impacted by floods caused by Storms Ciara and Dennis. Businesses recovering from the devastating… Read more »

A call to action goes out to farmers and growers across north Wales to sign up to a brand-new hydroponics pilot scheme to be launched later this month. Tech Tyfu is the first vertical farming programme of its kind in… Read more »

Welsh Country Magazine have just been in touch with us to share a couple of awards opportunities we thought might interest you. This is what they said: We have just been made aware of two business award competitions. Many of… Read more »

Danny Thorogood has just been in touch to share what could a great opportunity for one of our members wanting to take on a research project… Here is an exciting opportunity for a chemistry/biochemistry graduate with an interest in computational… Read more »

Do you know all the apple and pear varieties growing in your orchard? If you have an old tree you think has some special value or historical significance and you’re not sure of the variety, you can have it tested… Read more »

Keen to travel to broaden your commercial bedding plant knowledge and experience? This scholarship might be for you… What is the award? Up to £1,500 to fund travel across the UK and Europe in order to develop knowledge and experience… Read more »

2019 was a busy year for Horticulture Wales. As we look forward into 2020, we thought now is a good time to review what we’ve achieved over the past 12 months. Here’s out 2019 review: We can’t wait to work… Read more »