Environment

Sioned Davies has been awarded the 2024 Nuffield Scholarship.

Powys barrister awarded 2024 Nuffield Scholarship

Over Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Robin Parker

Over Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Robin Parker

Overwhelming message over fourth Welsh national park is it's 'not welcome'

Farmer Gareth Roberts says his Denbigh Plum orchard has produced 90% fewer plums than last year - with poor weather hitting producers across the Vale of Clwyd.

Farmer Gareth Roberts says his Denbigh Plum orchard has produced 90% fewer plums than last year - with poor weather hitting producers across the Vale of Clwyd.

Poor Denbigh Plum harvest won't stop popular fruit festival

Huw Irranca-Davies, Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, visited Dr Beynon's Bug Farm in St Davids

Huw Irranca-Davies, Welsh Government's cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, visited Dr Beynon's Bug Farm in St Davids

Bug farm showcases conservation work to Welsh Government

Jemma Vickers and Paul Rolt of Hebron Vineyard

Jemma Vickers and Paul Rolt of Hebron Vineyard

West Wales vineyard receives prestigious certificate in UK first

Rainbow over Dolydd Gobaith and hedge planters

Rainbow over Dolydd Gobaith and hedge planters

Keep Wales Tidy

Community farm in Powys honoured with Green Flag

The company installed 4,000 solar panels to generate its power

The company installed 4,000 solar panels to generate its power

Puffin Produce wins award for solar panel installation

Ponds will vary in size from 10 metres to 26 metres in diameter.

Ponds will vary in size from 10 metres to 26 metres in diameter.

Powys County Council

New wetland aimed at tackling 'ecological emergency'

Steve Welch, Dairy Partners director, at the cheese factory in Aberarad, Carmarthenshire (pic by Richard Youle and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

Steve Welch, Dairy Partners director, at the cheese factory in Aberarad, Carmarthenshire (pic by Richard Youle and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

Owner of cheese factory accused of stinking out village speaks out

Rubbish dumped at the Forge forestry near Machynlleth.

Rubbish dumped at the Forge forestry near Machynlleth.

Appeal launched after piles of rubbish dumped in Powys forest

NRW is hoping that by scaling back mowing of grass in May, it will help some of Wales' endangered pollinators to flourish

NRW is hoping that by scaling back mowing of grass in May, it will help some of Wales' endangered pollinators to flourish

NRW joins 'No Mow May' campaign to support wildlife

Lord Newborough at Rhug Estate.

Lord Newborough at Rhug Estate.

Denbighshire organic farm unveils series of net zero wins after investment

The Monks Trod passes beside the Craig Goch Dam reservoir in the Elan Valley. Picture: Jonathan Rudd.

The Monks Trod passes beside the Craig Goch Dam reservoir in the Elan Valley. Picture: Jonathan Rudd.

Powys County Council

Controversial £1 million Monks Trod vehicle access project to go ahead

It is not the first time the River Gamman has been polluted (stock image of previous incident)

It is not the first time the River Gamman has been polluted (stock image of previous incident)

Pembrokeshire river polluted with slurry for second time

Raven trapped in baling twine highlights danger of litter to wildlife

David Davies MP has criticised the Welsh Government's sustainable farming scheme stating it is hypocritical when they cut down trees from their owned forests

David Davies MP has criticised the Welsh Government's sustainable farming scheme stating it is hypocritical when they cut down trees from their owned forests

'Hypocritical and wrong' - Welsh MP slams tree-cover proposals

Turkeys were one of the birds banned.

Turkeys were one of the birds banned.

Avian flu: Bird gatherings ban now lifted throughout Wales

The Monks Trod's origins date back to Cistercian monks who ‘trod’ the path in the 12th century while journeying between abbeys at Abbeycwmhir, in Powys, and Strada Florida, in Ceredigion

The Monks Trod's origins date back to Cistercian monks who ‘trod’ the path in the 12th century while journeying between abbeys at Abbeycwmhir, in Powys, and Strada Florida, in Ceredigion

Powys County Council

Plan to open medieval byway to 4x4 traffic slammed as 'environmental disaster'

In October 2022, the Welsh Government declared an all-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone to protect poultry and captive birds from a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

In October 2022, the Welsh Government declared an all-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone to protect poultry and captive birds from a strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

'Abusive' Powys farmer who ignored bird flu rules during outbreak hit with fine

The River Teifi

The River Teifi

New scheme aims to improve waters of the River Teifi

Parts of Mold underwater during Storm Babet in October. Image: Jo Hodson

Parts of Mold underwater during Storm Babet in October. Image: Jo Hodson

Natural Resources Wales action plan targets rising flood threats in North East Wales

An example of what the pylons would like like.

An example of what the pylons would like like.

More pylons could be installed in Powys to link windfarms to grid network

Bute Energy’s latest phase of proposals would see energy parks built on two separate sites surrounding Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells.

Bute Energy’s latest phase of proposals would see energy parks built on two separate sites surrounding Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells.

Developer announces plans for two more windfarms in Powys

'No To Pylons' banners and signs adorn Powys roadsides, including this one outside Cilmeri.

'No To Pylons' banners and signs adorn Powys roadsides, including this one outside Cilmeri.

Protesters renew calls for Powys energy schemes to be put on hold

An example of the type of pylon Bute Energy wants to install to connect the new Powys windfarm to the grid.

An example of the type of pylon Bute Energy wants to install to connect the new Powys windfarm to the grid.

Energy company claims to set £6m community pot from new energy pylons

The River Wye in flood at Builth Wells.

The River Wye in flood at Builth Wells.

Lottery gives £500,000 boost to improving condition of River Wye

NRW have encouraged residents to have their say on the plans

NRW have encouraged residents to have their say on the plans

Residents encouraged to have say on North East Wales National Park proposals

The Re-Think group was launched earlier this year following Bute Energy proposals to develop a renewable energy network - including pylons, turbines and green energy parks - in mid Powys

The Re-Think group was launched earlier this year following Bute Energy proposals to develop a renewable energy network - including pylons, turbines and green energy parks - in mid Powys

Llangammarch Wells

Powys pylons protest group turns attention to next phase of its campaign

Moel Famau views. Picture by John Barrett.

Moel Famau views. Picture by John Barrett.

Moel Famau tree planting could reduce flooding

Image: Bute Energy

Image: Bute Energy

Revealed: New windfarm and network of power lines crossing Powys

New 'gamechanger' wildlife project aims to help Powys recover lost wildlife

15-year-old Gypsy Cob Bill hard at work.

15-year-old Gypsy Cob Bill hard at work.

Traditional horse-powered method helps reuse wood at Loggerheads Country Park

Danny Hodgson of Hand Powered leading the scything workshop.

Danny Hodgson of Hand Powered leading the scything workshop.

Machynlleth goes back in time for ancient farming methods workshop

Sustainability in farming has never been more important. Picture by Susan Shand.

Sustainability in farming has never been more important. Picture by Susan Shand.

Opinion: Sustainability has never been more important to farming

The Honddu Weir has been removed to improve the health of fish on the river

The Honddu Weir has been removed to improve the health of fish on the river

Brecon Beacons National Park

Weir removed from Powys river in bid to help increase salmon population

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with Tom Edwards of Pili-Pala Farm.

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with Tom Edwards of Pili-Pala Farm.

Powys farm's honesty shop closes doors as business 'transfers focus'

Solar energy and wind power stations.

Solar energy and wind power stations.

Farmers must be incentivised to support renewable energy plans

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with Tom Edwards of Pili-Pala Farm.

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with Tom Edwards of Pili-Pala Farm.

Powys town's market garden wins deals to sell goods in local shops

There will be 15 allotments on the land, where a polytunnel is already in place.

There will be 15 allotments on the land, where a polytunnel is already in place.

Dig this! Allotment excitement as farm field helps villagers grow

Photo of Anglesey by camera club member Suzanne Graham.

Photo of Anglesey by camera club member Suzanne Graham.

Million seagrass seeds collected off the coast of Wales to tackle nature crisis

Lilwen Selina Joynson schooling her horse and trap on Newport Sands

Lilwen Selina Joynson schooling her horse and trap on Newport Sands

Traditional skill in danger of being lost from north Pembrokeshire beach

Warren Wood, near New Radnor

Warren Wood, near New Radnor

Popular Powys woodland closes for felling trees affected by Ash Dieback

Debbie James, wf comment.

Debbie James, wf comment.

Rewilding and the law of unintended consequences

A new trial with daffodils in Welshpool could see a big change in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

A new trial with daffodils in Welshpool could see a big change in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

Cows 'being fed daffodils' in bid to cut greenhouse gases

Much Fawley farm by the river Wye (from Google)

Much Fawley farm by the river Wye (from Google)

Poultry farm owners make environmental charity donation after polluting River Wye

West Wales' river pollution incidents caused by storm overflow spills has been revealed. Picture: Newsquest

West Wales' river pollution incidents caused by storm overflow spills has been revealed. Picture: Newsquest

More than 20,000 incidents of river pollution in west Wales last year, report shows

'Lady Wye' escorted from Tesco's AGM, and the River Wye

'Lady Wye' escorted from Tesco's AGM, and the River Wye

Tesco confronted over pollution in 'declining' River Wye

Roger Lovegrove had a huge impact on the preservation of birds in the UK as well as a big influence on local sport

Roger Lovegrove had a huge impact on the preservation of birds in the UK as well as a big influence on local sport

Tributes paid after death of key figure in Powys wildlife conservation

Free range eggs chickens..cc180708.

Free range eggs chickens..cc180708.

Welsh Government

12 chicken farm plans in Powys being probed by the Welsh Government

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with Tom Edwards of Pili-Pala Farm.

Llanfyllin Mayor Peter Lewis with Tom Edwards of Pili-Pala Farm.

Powys farm opens new shop allowing public to buy produce on the day it's picked

Incredible video footage of spawning brook lamprey has been captured by the LIFE Dee River project.

Incredible video footage of spawning brook lamprey has been captured by the LIFE Dee River project.

Rare footage of spawning lamprey captured on River Dee

Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Annie Maluver

Lake Vyrnwy. Picture: Annie Maluver

Co-op in deal to restore hundreds of acres of Powys peatland

Natural Resources Wales have been awarded £4,500 in costs after two people set up an unlicensed hydroelectric generation scheme.

Natural Resources Wales have been awarded £4,500 in costs after two people set up an unlicensed hydroelectric generation scheme.

Natural Resources Wales

Farming pair must pay £5,000 after setting up unlicensed hydroelectric turbine

The plan for a salmon fishing ban has been slammed by conservationists

The plan for a salmon fishing ban has been slammed by conservationists

"Vindictive" plans to ban salmon fishing slammed by River Wye conservationists