A project to improve the sustainability of the Welsh dairy industry has been launched and farmers are being encouraged to apply for support.
The new project 'HerdAdvance' seeks to improve the health of herds and boost the future sustainability of the dairy industry.
Launched at the Dairy Show, it is part of the Welsh Government’s £6.5m Dairy Improvement Programme, funded through the Rural Development Programme.
Support will be available for dairy farmers to improve the performance of their business by better cattle health and welfare, through working with their vet to deliver cattle health action planning.
The new project will provide financial and technical assistance on herd health management and disease control.
With the UK leaving the European Union in five months time, it will provide timely support, delivering interventions to improve the profitability and performance of the industry at a crucial time.
Dairy farmers are able to submit expression of interest in the first window of applications until 30 November.
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths said: “Earlier this year I announced £6.5m for AHDB Dairy to deliver our Dairy Improvement Programme, which aims to improve the profitability, sustainability and resilience of the industry.
“Today the first phase of the programme launches and dairy farmers will now be able to apply for support to help improve the health of their herds and the profitability of their businesses.”
Dairy farmers are being urged to make use of the support and to submit their expressions of interest by 30 November.
