Agri Politics
Genetic Technology Bill 'serious step back' for animal welfare - RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has said that the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill...
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Welsh petition to stop purchase of farmland for tree planting
The Countryside Alliance has today (Wednesday, May 25) launched a petition calling on the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales...
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Government introduces Genetic Technology Bill
Legislation in the form of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, which aims to cut red tape and support the...
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NFU Scotland hits the road to discuss future agricultural policy
NFU Scotland are on the road with a series of 12 events to discuss future agricultural policy in Scotland. The...
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New grant to boost domestic tree production opens
A new £8.8 million fund to support domestic tree production in England has been opened by the Forestry Commission today...
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APHA appoints new chief executive
David Holdsworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). David started...
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Zero emission HGVs to receive £200m funding boost
The world’s largest fleet of zero emission HGVs will take to UK roads through plans to achieve cleaner air and...
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CLA welcomes planning overhaul in levelling up and regeneration bill
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) welcomed the new planning measures outlined in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill...
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Import controls on plants postponed in policy U-turn
The government has announced that the remaining import controls on plants and plant products will no longer be introduced in...
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FUW launches manifesto ahead of Welsh local elections
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has launched its manifesto ahead of the 2022 Welsh local government elections which will...
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Emergency legislation introduced on imports of pine and cedar trees
Emergency legislation restricting the movement of pine and cedar trees into Great Britain to help protect against the imminent threat...
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Defra appoints new JNCC board members
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) ministers have appointed Catherine Denholm and Tom Meagher as board members of...
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Border checks delay has 'serious implications' - BVA
Commenting on reports that the Prime Minister has indicated that post-Brexit checks on food imports from the EU to Great...
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Government has 'missed the opportunity' with Australia FTA - NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the government has “missed the opportunity” in regards to its...
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Fertiliser changes are 'positive for farmers' - Batters
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has said that farmers are experiencing “unprecedented costs when buying fertiliser, alongside tightening...
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Government announces changes to fertilser use
The government has announced steps to assist farmers with the availability of fertilisers for the coming growing season to help...
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Over 300,000 homes protected by flood defences programme
A £2.6 billion six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by...
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Griffiths makes on-farm visit to examine Welsh Lamb project
The Welsh government’s Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, has visited a farm near Rhayader in Powys which is part of...
