New Scheme aims to tackle farm plastic pollution in Welsh rivers.
A new scheme is being trialled in south Wales with the aim of recycling an extra 200 tonnes of farm plastics.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project is working with Agriculture Plastics Environment (APE), Birch Farm Plastics and Afonydd Cymru to increase the collection and recycling rates of farm plastics.
Farmers and landowners will be able to recycle their farm plastic at reduced cost at several centres across the four river catchments: Teifi, Tywi, Cleddau and Usk.
Have your say on farm plastics. Complete this 5 minute survey by Jan 30th and you are in the draw to win one of two, premium £250 Härkila waterproof farming jackets.
https://info.iukbc.org.uk/p/2VFU-LK8/uk-agricultural-plastics-recycling-survey
For more info, call Birch Farm Plastics 01792 869776 or email at:
Rodenticide Standards Review
From 1st January 2026, new rules under the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) stewardship regime will come into force, changing who can legally purchase and use professional-use rodenticides. Under these changes, farmers, will no longer be able to rely on FAWL membership alone as evidence of competence. Instead, you will need to provide alternative proof of qualification to buy or apply professional rodenticide products.
In light of these changes, we have reviewed the relevant standards in the FAWL scheme. These will be applied from the 1st March 2026.
For more information, visit: https://thinkwildlife.org/code-of-best-practice/crru-code/