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"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

Deputy First Minister says schemes will help build on-farm resilience for future generations

A spokesperson for River Action said: "It was a genuine mistake corrected minutes later in the BBC programme"

Farmer ordered to pay £10,000 after pleading guilty to polluting Somerset watercourse

The 'River Wye Action Plan' will offer £35m in grant support for on-farm poultry manure combustors in the Wye Special Area of Conservation catchment to facilitate the export of poultry manure to where it is needed

Chief executive of the Welsh Dee Trust has warned ‘drawn out discussions' between tenants and landlords on who needs to pay for changes, means action to tackle pollution on-farm is often delayed

Priority catchments targeted in bid to protect water qaulity