Farming

Carno farmer Ioan Humphreys (second from right) is among the contestants taking part in Channel 4's new survival series Apocalypse, which sees strangers dropped into an abandoned town and forced to survive without modern comforts.

Powys farmer to star in Channel 4's new survival series Apocalypse

Horse section supreme champion Miss Dorothy Hughes, of Llangurig, with Rookery Saxophone at the 74th Llangurig Show.

Horse section supreme champion Miss Dorothy Hughes, of Llangurig, with Rookery Saxophone at the 74th Llangurig Show.

Crowds turn out in force for record-breaking Llangurig Show

The family farm plants tousands of sunflowers at Ackhill Farm, near Presteigne.

The family farm plants tousands of sunflowers at Ackhill Farm, near Presteigne.

Diversification

Powys sunflower sellers dismayed after heartless thieves steal from honesty box

The plight of the ‘Welshpool river sheep’ had been posted about on the Welshpool Community Melting Pot Facebook page.

The plight of the ‘Welshpool river sheep’ had been posted about on the Welshpool Community Melting Pot Facebook page.

Praise for Powys firefighters who rescued the ‘Welshpool river sheep’

One of the competitors in the horse section of the Berriew Show 2026

One of the competitors in the horse section of the Berriew Show 2026

'What a fabulous day' - See pictures from this year's 'brilliant' Berriew Show

West Mercia Police is appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen from a farm near Kington

West Mercia Police is appealing for information after a quad bike was stolen from a farm near Kington

West Mercia Police

Police issue statement as farm hit by burglars

Confirmed bluetongue cases across Wales and England on August 28. Powys has recorded 21 cases, the highest number in Wales and the third highest total in Great Britain.

Confirmed bluetongue cases across Wales and England on August 28. Powys has recorded 21 cases, the highest number in Wales and the third highest total in Great Britain.

Bluetongue virus

Powys records third highest number of bluetongue cases in Britain

Firefighters from Builth Wells, Rhayader, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Presteigne, Newtown, Machynlleth, Llanfyllin, Llanwrtyd, Knighton and Aberaeron Fire Stations have attended the incident.

Firefighters from Builth Wells, Rhayader, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Presteigne, Newtown, Machynlleth, Llanfyllin, Llanwrtyd, Knighton and Aberaeron Fire Stations have attended the incident.

Family's thanks as neighbours help save sheep from wildfire’s path

Farmer tackles field fire before firefighters arrive near market town

An aerial view of the Love Lane Machinery Sale in Bishop's Castle in April, which attracted a strong turnout of buyers and sellers. Halls Auctioneers is now seeking entries for the next sale on September 26.

An aerial view of the Love Lane Machinery Sale in Bishop's Castle in April, which attracted a strong turnout of buyers and sellers. Halls Auctioneers is now seeking entries for the next sale on September 26.

Farm machinery auctions

Entries sought for next machinery auction after successful spring sale

Dry conditions are visible across the Severn Valley near Caersws as prolonged hot weather and below-average rainfall continue to affect farms and countryside across Mid Wales.

Dry conditions are visible across the Severn Valley near Caersws as prolonged hot weather and below-average rainfall continue to affect farms and countryside across Mid Wales.

Farmers forced to feed winter silage to cattle as drought takes toll across Powys

Councillor Gareth Hughes at the scene of the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire near Rhayader, where around 200 hectares of gorse, grassland and forestry were scorched by the blaze earlier this month.

Councillor Gareth Hughes at the scene of the Gwastedyn Hill wildfire near Rhayader, where around 200 hectares of gorse, grassland and forestry were scorched by the blaze earlier this month.

Natural Resources Wales

Calls for change after huge wildfire as councillor praises farmers and firefighters

Wyn Harries with the Hope flock's reserve overall champion ram lamb, which went on to top the sale at 2,000gns at the Jacob Sheep Society Northern Area sale at CCM Skipton.

Wyn Harries with the Hope flock's reserve overall champion ram lamb, which went on to top the sale at 2,000gns at the Jacob Sheep Society Northern Area sale at CCM Skipton.

Powys breeders shine at major Jacob sheep sale with four-figure prices

The double pig unit lies in a rural borderlands location

The double pig unit lies in a rural borderlands location

Farmer tries to clear hurdle after new pig unit built way too big

Concerns have now been raised about “emerging clusters” in Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire, as well as Powys.

Concerns have now been raised about “emerging clusters” in Lancashire, Cheshire and Staffordshire, as well as Powys.

Calls for Welsh Government to increase stocks of Bluetongue vaccine

The maize maze, featuring elephants, at Nash Court Farm, near Presteigne.

The maize maze, featuring elephants, at Nash Court Farm, near Presteigne.

Farm's safari maze theme for Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

The cow from the Llanidloes area that tested positive for Bluetongue virus (BTV-3). Farmers across Powys are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of the disease following the confirmed case.

The cow from the Llanidloes area that tested positive for Bluetongue virus (BTV-3). Farmers across Powys are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of the disease following the confirmed case.

Farmers urged to remain vigilant as cases of bluetongue continue to rise

Iwan hughes and Ollie Morgan will be taking part in a 24 hour speed shear.

Iwan hughes and Ollie Morgan will be taking part in a 24 hour speed shear.

Powys pair to tackle epic shearing challenge in memory of loved ones

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanfair Caereinion and Montgomery Fire Stations worked alongside local farmers to extinguish a grass fire affecting around an acre of land near Meifod.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews from Llanfair Caereinion and Montgomery Fire Stations worked alongside local farmers to extinguish a grass fire affecting around an acre of land near Meifod.

Farmers hailed as 'literal army' in fight against fast-moving blaze

Bluetongue cases recorded across Wales as of August 12, 2026, including five confirmed cases in Powys, according to Animal and Plant Health Agency data.

Bluetongue cases recorded across Wales as of August 12, 2026, including five confirmed cases in Powys, according to Animal and Plant Health Agency data.

Bluetongue virus

New bluetongue cases confirmed in Llanidloes and Aberhafesp

One of Montgomeryshire's biggest events returns next month

The cow from the Llanidloes area that tested positive for Bluetongue virus (BTV-3). Farmers across Powys are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of the disease following the confirmed case.

The cow from the Llanidloes area that tested positive for Bluetongue virus (BTV-3). Farmers across Powys are being urged to remain vigilant for signs of the disease following the confirmed case.

Bluetongue virus

Bluetongue cases in Powys rise to five as vets issue urgent warning to farmers

Guilsfield Show returns with horse displays, sheepdog demonstrations and family fun

Bleu Du Maine National Show Breed Champion, Danygraig Ariana. Photo with judge Neil Millar (left), Caio Jones (middle), Dylan Jones (right)

Bleu Du Maine National Show Breed Champion, Danygraig Ariana. Photo with judge Neil Millar (left), Caio Jones (middle), Dylan Jones (right)

Powys sheep farmers win top honours across the UK

Llyr Gruffydd MS said help was available to farmers.

Llyr Gruffydd MS said help was available to farmers.

Welsh Government

Powys farmers urged to access support during prolonged dry weather

A reader has warned fires will continue to spread due to a lack of maintenance of common land.

A reader has warned fires will continue to spread due to a lack of maintenance of common land.

Letter: Wildfire risks increasing on neglected commons

Great Porthamel Farm near Talgarth.

Great Porthamel Farm near Talgarth.

Powys farm secures major investment to expand renewable energy plant

Pontfaen YFC recently enjoyed success at last month's Royal Welsh Show.

Pontfaen YFC recently enjoyed success at last month's Royal Welsh Show.

Powys Young Farmers Club in running for top British agricultural award

Ann Owen, from Machynlleth, Food Partnership Coordinator for Ceredigion

Ann Owen, from Machynlleth, Food Partnership Coordinator for Ceredigion

Mid Wales grower says 'significant amount' of crops set for compost heap amid drought

Residents across Powys have reported smelling a strong smell of smoke, including in Llandrindod, Llandegley, Llanbister, Knighton, Builth Wells, and even further south in Brecon and Llanigon.

Residents across Powys have reported smelling a strong smell of smoke, including in Llandrindod, Llandegley, Llanbister, Knighton, Builth Wells, and even further south in Brecon and Llanigon.

Powys residents wake to strong smell of smoke on Tuesday

Two quad bikes were stolen from two different farms in Powys over the weekend.

Two quad bikes were stolen from two different farms in Powys over the weekend.

Appeal after two quad bikes stolen from separate farms in Powys

Aberedw Young Farmers Club

Aberedw Young Farmers Club

Aberedw Young Farmers Club secures second victory at Radnor YFC annual rally

Supreme Champion Reuben Twiby-Williams with his pony Daisy at the Llangurig and District Show on August 13, 2022. Picture by Darryl Owen.

Supreme Champion Reuben Twiby-Williams with his pony Daisy at the Llangurig and District Show on August 13, 2022. Picture by Darryl Owen.

Popular annual event returns to Llangurig next month

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Generic picture of a wind turbine.

Powys County Council

Powys councillors urged to support called-in wind turbine plans at farm

Firefighters praised a quick-thinking Powys farmer, believing they may have prevented “a much larger incident” from occurring this week.

Firefighters praised a quick-thinking Powys farmer, believing they may have prevented “a much larger incident” from occurring this week.

Powys farmer praised after raising alert over 70°C bales

Aberystwyth University

One in five farms hit by crime as theft remains biggest threat, new survey finds

Auctioneer Jonny Dymond selling dairy cattle in the sale ring at Shrewsbury Auction Centre.

Auctioneer Jonny Dymond selling dairy cattle in the sale ring at Shrewsbury Auction Centre.

Welshpool dairy farmers dominate sale as cattle prices hit £3,750

Elwen Roberts and Ian Rickman, FUW President

Elwen Roberts and Ian Rickman, FUW President

Advocate for Welsh food honoured with FUW award for services to agriculture

The price of arable land in Wales has fallen.

The price of arable land in Wales has fallen.

Prime farmland demand remains strong despite slight price falls

A Welsh Black cattle breeder’s finishing touches.

A Welsh Black cattle breeder’s finishing touches.

Royal Welsh Show

Powys farmers shine at Royal Welsh Show as crowds flock to Llanelwedd

Generating response Copilot said: The Jerman family's pedigree Holstein Friesian cow with the three calves she gave birth to on July 13, in a rare triplet birth that coincided with the arrival of baby Pippa.

Generating response Copilot said: The Jerman family's pedigree Holstein Friesian cow with the three calves she gave birth to on July 13, in a rare triplet birth that coincided with the arrival of baby Pippa.

Cow gives birth to rare triplets on same day farmer's daughter is born

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh at the 2026 Royal Welsh Show

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh at the 2026 Royal Welsh Show

Royal Welsh Show

Princess joins crowds at Royal Welsh Show as supreme champions are named

Police officers patrol the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd during the Royal Welsh Show as enquiries continue into the theft of three quad bikes from exhibitor stands.

Police officers patrol the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd during the Royal Welsh Show as enquiries continue into the theft of three quad bikes from exhibitor stands.

Royal Welsh Show

Police helicopter used in hunt for stolen quad bikes at Royal Welsh Showground

Three men released on bail after death of 25-year-old at Royal Welsh Show campsite

Pictured are Gareth Raw Rees winners (L-R) Ioan Mabbutt, Michaela Ruiz, Cerys Jenkins, Fflur Roberts, Pollyanna Turner and Osian Hughes.

Pictured are Gareth Raw Rees winners (L-R) Ioan Mabbutt, Michaela Ruiz, Cerys Jenkins, Fflur Roberts, Pollyanna Turner and Osian Hughes.

Welshpool farmer wins scholarship to study agriculture in South Africa

The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir performance in the Main Ring on Monday evening.

The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir performance in the Main Ring on Monday evening.

Cultural attractions

Thousands flock to Llanelwedd as Royal Welsh Show opens

The Heavy Horse Village at the Royal Welsh Show.

The Heavy Horse Village at the Royal Welsh Show.

Royal Welsh Show

I thought I'd seen everything at the Royal Welsh Show until I found this hidden gem

Royal Welsh Show security patrol: Police officers walk through the showground following reports of ATV thefts from exhibitor stands over the weekend.

Royal Welsh Show security patrol: Police officers walk through the showground following reports of ATV thefts from exhibitor stands over the weekend.

Dyfed-Powys Police

ATVs 'stolen from Royal Welsh Showground' as exhibitors urge vigilance

NFU Cymru President Abi Reader and NFU Cymru Deputy President Paul Williams pictured in front of the Royal Welsh Show main ring in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells

NFU Cymru President Abi Reader and NFU Cymru Deputy President Paul Williams pictured in front of the Royal Welsh Show main ring in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells

Welsh Government pledges £340million to Sustainable Farming Scheme

Traffic updates, pictures and reaction as Royal Welsh Show 2026 gets under way

Traffic updates, pictures and reaction as Royal Welsh Show 2026 gets under way

Royal Welsh Show

Updates, pictures and reaction as Royal Welsh Show 2026 gets under way

Royal Welsh Show

Britain's Got Talent winners lead packed entertainment line-up at Royal Welsh Show

Ian Rickman with Wales Air Ambulance Charity officials.

Ian Rickman with Wales Air Ambulance Charity officials.

FUW presents £65,000 to Wales Air Ambulance Charity

Children wait to show their Kerry Hill sheep during the Royal Welsh Show at the Royal Welsh Showground.

Children wait to show their Kerry Hill sheep during the Royal Welsh Show at the Royal Welsh Showground.

Powys: Looking back at Royal Welsh Show 2025 highlights

Mollie Hooper will be sharing her story on Monday.

Mollie Hooper will be sharing her story on Monday.

Powys sister shares her brother’s story to help others seek support