Agri Politics
FUW meets Ag spokesperson to discuss Labour-Plaid cooperation
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) met with Plaid Cymru spokesperson on Rural Affairs and Agriculture Cefin Campbell MS yesterday...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland calls on the government to sort out trailer test issues
NFU Scotland is writing to the UK government after plans to change trailer test requirements appear to have stalled. To...
Agri Politics
Welsh red meat industry will 'get chances to help hone international deals'
UK trade policy is a new and constantly changing process and Wales’ farmers and politicians will yet have multiple opportunities...
Agri Politics
LEAF invites the industry to help shape the future of the LEAF Marque Standard
LEAF is inviting its members, farmers, growers, academics, fellow NGOs, members of the public and other stakeholders to provide their...
Agri Politics
Proposal to ban single-use plastic set out by Environment Minister
Polluting plastics which harm landscapes and wildlife could be banned in England, Environment Secretary George Eustice set out today (November...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland's 'unprecedented' response to gov consultation
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has said it has received an ‘unprecedented level of response’ from its farmers and crofters...
Agri Politics
Slurry storage and spreading - rule changes announced by Scottish government
The Scottish government has announced changes to its slurry rules following amendments to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations...
Agri Politics
Government to offer military veterans HGV driver places
The number of places for military veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better...
Agri Politics
Government passes Environment Bill into law
The government has announced that its comprehensive Environment Bill has been passed into law. These changes will be driven by...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland appoints new rural business policy advisor
Rhianna Montgomery has joined National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, taking on the role of rural business policy advisor. Her role...
Agri Politics
Welsh Government releases 5-year animal welfare plan
A five-year plan which outlines steps towards achieving the ambition of ensuring a good quality of life for all animals...
Agri-Business
COP26: UK joins new sustainability standards board
The government, along with 36 international partners from six continents, has welcomed and joined a newly established International Sustainability Standards...
Environment
UFU pledges to take to the streets over climate bill
Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) president, Victor Chestnutt, has confirmed that he will take farmers on to the streets if MLA...
Agri Politics
COP26: Over 100 leaders commit to end deforestation by 2030
More than 100 leaders have committed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030, at day one...
Agri Politics
6 non-executive directors appointed to the Animal Health and Welfare Board
Biosecurity Minister Lord Benyon has appointed six non-executive directors to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE). The...
Agri Politics
Spending review reveals repeat of broken UK government promise to farmers - FUW
Relative cuts to Wales’ agricultural and rural development funding allocation announced in the latest spending review break, the Conservative manifesto...
Agri Politics
2021 Basic Payment Scheme rates confirmed by RPA
The Rural Payments Agency has confirmed the 2021 rates for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) which sees rates increase by...
Agri Politics
Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows
The government has announced that the Environment Bill will be further strengthened with an amendment that will see a duty...
