Water shortage 'emergency' hits farms amid prolonged hot weather

Water shortage 'emergency' hits farms amid prolonged hot weather

A water shortage crisis is threatening farms across Wales, including Gwent, amid prolonged hot weather.

Welsh farmers warn water supplies are running dry

Farmers say livestock water supplies are “dangerously low” or have already run out after prolonged hot weather

Water Emergency Warning to Welsh Government

Landowners have written to agriculture minister Llyr Gruffydd raising water fears

CLA Cymru Writes to Rural Resilience Minister Warning of Emerging Water Shortage Crisis for Farms

Victoria Bond, Director CLA Cymru The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Cymru, has written to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, Llyr Gruffydd MS, asking him to make an urgent statement on the emerging water shortage crisis on farms across Wales, due to the pre-longed hot weather. CLA Cymru represents over 3,000 members across Wales, representing 11 million acres. The letter reads: Cabinet Minister for Rural …