Agri Politics
NFU meets with Defra to discuss inheritance tax
Yesterday (Monday, November 4) the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) met with the Defra secretary of state and treasury officials to...
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Agri Politics
Defra confirms plans for protecting 30% of land in England by 2030
Following an environmental pledge made during 2020, Defra has now published the final criteria and next steps for plans to...
Agri Politics
New report confirms Defra underspent agri budget by over £300m
A new report by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed an underspend in the agriculture budget...
Agri-Business
Defra confirms bluetongue in animals on 2 new sites
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed bluetongue in animals on two new sites in...
Agri Politics
NFUS expresses 'serious concerns' over border controls to Defra
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed a letter written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
Agri-Business
Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said new farmer confidence figures make clear the need for...
N.Ireland
Defra staff members are ‘able to and prepared to’ strike for fair pay
Public and Commercial Services (PCU) Union members that work for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
Agri Politics
'Farmers will get a new deal to boost growth' - new Defra secretary
The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has said the...
Agri Politics
Daniel Zeichner appointed new DEFRA Minister of State
Daniel Zeichner has been appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) today...
Agri-Business
Defra considers new fund to maximise value from agri innovation
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is considering a potential new fund to maximise...
Government
Defra appoints 3 new non-executive board members
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of three new non-executive board members. Board...
Forestry
Defra allocates £4m to tackle threats to tree health
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £4 million in funding for a new research and...
Agri-Business
Defra plans for increase in bluetongue cases due to warmer weather
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is planning for a “possible increase of bluetongue...
Agri-Business
Defra announces £1.6m fund for farmers to work to manage their water
A £1.6 million fund has been announced for farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area. The...
Agri-Business
Defra removes 150m limit from flooding support scheme
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has removed the 150m rule from its Farming Recovery Fund, which...
Agri Politics
Defra appoints 2 AHDB board members for 3-year terms
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo as...
Agri-Business
Milk output decreased by 5.9% in 2023 - DEFRA
Yesterday (Thursday, March 21) The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published the agriculture price indices (API) from...
Agri-Business
Defra announces project to prevent crop loss from rot
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a research programme aimed at preventing crop loss from...
