Agri Politics
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...
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New head of research for Scotland at GWCT
Dr. Louise de Raad has joined the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) as head of research Scotland and director...
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NFU Scotland recruits new national operations manager
James Buchanan joined NFU Scotland this week, taking on the newly created role of national operations manager. He will be...
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NFU Scotland expands its policy team
Lisa Hislop joined NFU Scotland this week, taking on the newly created role of policy assistant. She will work across...
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Temporary emergency pesticide authorisation approved to protect sugar beet
Defra has approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on the 2022 sugar beet...
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UK begins trade deal negotiations with India
The UK and India will launch negotiations on an Free Trade Agreement at an event in New Delhi. International Trade...
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Government launches new wildlife protection consultation
Plans to ensure wildlife can be better protected and enhanced in developments have been set out in a consultation launched...
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'Farmers in England are extremely concerned about the development of ELMs' - NFU
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into Defra’s new Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) echoes farmers’ concerns...
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NFU Scotland moves 2022 AGM online
NFU Scotland has taken the difficult decision to move its 2022 AGM and conference, scheduled for early February, to an...
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Change will be needed to meet climate ambitions - Eustice
On the opening day of the Oxford Farming Conference, agricultural ministers from England, Northern Ireland and Wales shared their different...
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NFU welcomes government clarity on nature recovery schemes
National Farmers Union (NFU) Vice President Tom Bradshaw has said that “British farmers are proud to produce climate-friendly food to...
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ELM schemes an 'important point' in ag policy development - CLA
The president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Mark Tufnell, has said that today’s announcement of two new...
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Government unveils plans to restore 300,000ha of habitat across England
The government has unveiled the next stages of its plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the...
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Welsh government to implement animal health and welfare plan
Enhancing standards in a way which safeguards trade and builds a more sustainable farming sector are key to the Welsh...
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Retail demand a boost but caution needed on trade deals - Smith
Catherine Smith, the chair of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has issued an upbeat New Year message...
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'The past 12 months have thrown everything at us' - Batters
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has said that the past 12 months have thrown everything at us, from...
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UK government announces major expansion of heat networks
UK homes, university residences and public buildings will benefit from cleaner, more affordable heat and energy, thanks to £19 million...
