Agri Politics
Animal rights activists scale Defra building calling for 'plant-based future'
Animal rights activists have scaled the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) building in London, advocating for government to...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Budget presents opportunity to invest in climate-friendly food production - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that next week’s Autumn Budget provides an opportunity for the government to showcase...
Agri Politics
UK-NZ free trade deal: How it affects the agricultural community
Following 16 months of negotiations, the Prime Ministers of the UK and New Zealand – Boris Johnson and Jacinda Ardern...
Agri Politics
Farming Innovation Programme launched to boost the future of farming
A new long-term funding programme to support farmers, growers, foresters and other businesses to embrace innovative new ways to maximise...
Agri Politics
Government launches support measures for the pig industry
The government has announced a package of measures to support the pig industry which has faced a number of challenges...
Agri-Business
Government launches plans to extend 'cabotage' rights for EU HGV drivers
Thousands more HGV deliveries could be made each month in the UK under government plans to help bolster the country’s...
Agri Politics
Over 15,600 farm businesses in Wales to receive BPS payments tomorrow
Over 15,600 farm businesses across Wales will receive a share of over £159.6m in Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Advance payments...
Agri Politics
BVA questions RCVS decision to extend measures permitting remote prescribing
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to raise concerns over the...
Agri Politics
NFU calls for BPS reductions to be postponed for 2022 and 2023
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling for an urgent review of Defra’s future farming programme for England, including the...
Agri Politics
UK government commits additional £7.2 million to tackling illegal wildlife trade
Endangered species including tigers, orangutans, pangolins and rosewood trees will be better protected under a range of projects funded by...
Agri Politics
Future regulation of gene editing an important ‘first step’ says NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) vice president Tom Bradshaw has called yesterday’s government announcement regarding the future regulation of gene editing...
Agri Politics
Eustice sets out plans to 'unlock the power of gene editing'
New plans to unlock the power of gene editing to help farmers grow “more resistant, more nutritious, and more productive...
Agri Politics
UK kickstarts talks to join £9 trillion global trade bloc
The UK is kicking off its first negotiation meeting with all 11 members of CPTPP – a major trans-Pacific bloc...
Agri Politics
Government to issue short-term visas for poultry workers for Christmas
Up to 5,000 temporary visas will be made available for poultry workers to travel and work in the UK just...
Agri Politics
Food and farming orgs ask PM to solve labour shortage 'with urgency'
Twelve of the UK’s food and farming organisations have called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to solve the current labour...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes intentions to continue with BPS until 2023
NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, of her intention to continue with...
Agri Politics
Over £66 million given to extend Welsh environmental farming schemes
More than £66 million is being made available by the Welsh government to continue delivering positive environmental outcomes for Wales,...
Environment
UK consumers want the future of agriculture discussed at COP26 in Glasgow
The results of a recent survey confirm that more than 70% of UK consumers want the future of agriculture to...
