Agri Politics
Scientists protest outside Defra offices ahead of COP15
A group of around 20 scientists have began a protest ahead of COP15 outside the Department for Environment, Food &...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Defra reveals gender pay gap average of 5.9%
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) mean and median gender pay gaps have decreased since last year,...
Agri Politics
Farmers awarded support to upgrade slurry storage facilities
Farmers in England will soon be able to apply for grants of up to £250,000 to improve their slurry storage,...
Agri Politics
Concerns raised over the future of the Seasonal Workers Scheme
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), is writing to Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick amid concerns over visas for seasonal workers in...
Agri Politics
UK government to contribute £4m in funding to fight international wildlife crime
The UK government is pledging £4 million in funding towards the International Consortium on Combatting Wildlife Crime (ICCWC). The announcement...
Agri Politics
Defra is leaving the UK 'vulnerable' to animal disease outbreaks - report
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is leaving the UK “vulnerable to a major breakdown” of animal...
Agri Politics
UK-Australia trade deal 'not actually very good for the UK' - Eustice
Former environment secretary George Eustice has said that the UK-Australia free trade deal is “not actually a very good deal...
Agri Politics
NSA to promote grassland as COP27 continues
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is looking forward to increasing awareness and appreciation of the benefits of...
Government
COP27: 'No time to rest' says climate change minister
Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James, has told the world leaders at COP27 that there is “no time to...
Agri Politics
COP27 taking place in Egypt this weekend
The 27th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference, COP27, kicks off this weekend in Sharm El Sheikh, Eygpt. COP27 will...
Agri Politics
Scottish farmers rally for recognition in Holyrood
Around 400 Scottish farmers and crofters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, today (Wednesday, November 2) to deliver...
Agri Politics
Gene editing bill returns to Parliament for debate
The third reading of the Genetic Technology Bill is scheduled for today (October 31) and is expected to be introduced...
Agri Politics
‘Don’t let vital legislation slip through the net’ - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to animal health and welfare...
Agri Politics
Defra: New rules for pet imports from high-risk countries
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new ‘Approved Importers scheme’ for pet imports from...
Agri Politics
Government to provide support to the poultry industry to tackle impact of bird flu
New government support for the poultry industry has been announced to assist farmers and producers with the impacts of bird...
Agri Politics
New Environment Secretary urged to improve ELMs
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called on the new Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, to improve the Environmental...
Agri Politics
RSPCA fears animal welfare laws will be 'lost'
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning that the nation’s animal welfare standards could...
Agri Politics
BVA calls on Sunak to prioritise animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to keep animal welfare high on the...
