Agri Politics
TFA welcomes clarity on Farming Rules for Water
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has welcomed the publication of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) guidance to...
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OF&G publishes new manifesto
The largest certifier of organic land in the UK, OF&G (Organic Farmers and Growers) has published its manifesto ‘Championing organic...
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NFU next generation forum calls for New Entrant Support scheme
The National Farmers Union (NFU) next generation forum is calling for an ambitious New Entrant Support scheme to empower a...
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UK to phase out Russian oil imports
As a response to Russia’s invasion on Ukraine, the UK will phase out imports of Russian oil by the end...
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£4.5m to be allocated across two funds for trees and forests
Innovative approaches to tackling the greatest threats facing trees and forests are set to be boosted by new government funding,...
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TAC's advice sought on UK-NZ trade deal
Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has written to the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) to request advice...
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UK backs global action to tackle plastic pollution
As the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi draws to a close, the UK has...
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Over 680,000 trees set to be planted with the help of two funds
Hundreds of thousands of trees are set to be planted in communities across England as applications for the Local Authority...
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'This deal today shows I was right to be concerned' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has issued a response to the signing of a free trade deal between the UK...
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FUW urges caution over recent Bovine TB proposals
Plans which could potentially penalise cattle keepers who “fail to take notice” of TB information when purchasing stock have been...
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Lump Sum update is 'incredibly important' to farmers - Bradshaw
National Farmers Union (NFU) vice-president Tom Bradshaw has said that with the rollout of the first domestic agricultural policy for...
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Natural England launches new Countryside Code for land managers
With more people enjoying the outdoors than ever before, Natural England, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, has today (February...
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Landscape Recovery scheme applications now open
Farmers and landowners will be able to apply for funding to support projects that will restore nature, reduce flood risks...
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Batters meets Minister for Exports to discuss dairy strategy
National Farmers Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has met with Minister for Exports, Mike Freer MP, to explain more about...
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New working group launched to support tenant farmers
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Friday, January 28) announced a new working group dedicated to looking at how tenant...
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NFU uplands forum meets with Prentis to discuss SFI changes
The National Farmers Union (NFU) uplands forum is calling for significant development of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) to make...
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Calls to remove silage wrap from proposed plastic tax
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling on Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to remove silage wrap from the...
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NFU Scotland welcomes LFASS payments
NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that more than 9,000 eligible farmers and crofters in some of Scotland’s most remote...
