End of Term Report 2016/17

As is tradition, here's my verdict on how the Welsh Government and opposition leaders have performed in the first year of the Fifth Assembly.

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Post-Brexit goals for Welsh farming outlined

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Last week, the Senedd's Environment Committee published its report on the future of Welsh agriculture and land management (pdf).

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Woodpeckers, Tits & Choughs

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In the last few weeks an alliance of environmental, conservation and ecology groups published a State of Nature report for 2016 (pdf). It didn't make good reading when it comes to protecting native Welsh species, with some spots of hope. There's more from the Assembly's Research Service here.

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AMs press for "decisive action" on Bovine TB

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The issue of precisely how to deal with Bovine tuberculosis is one of the longest-running sagas in post-devolution Wales, and something that has become a serious threat to the livelihoods of dairy and beef farmers, even if they're compensated for the loss of livestock.

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New Welsh Cabinet Announced

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Following Carwyn Jones' confirmation as First Minister, he announced his new government earlier this afternoon.

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