Agri Politics
BVA welcomes new laws to crackdown on puppy smuggling
New legislation to crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling and to pave the way for a ban on the import of...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill
New powers to crack down on puppy smuggling and increased protections for farm animals will be brought in under new...
Environment
Public urged to 'Plant For Our Planet' with launch of new campaign
A new campaign aimed at inspiring the nation to get planting has been launched today (June 5), which aims to...
Agri Politics
UK secures new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
The United Kingdom (UK) has secured a new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, that will boost British sectors...
Agri Politics
UK-Australia trade deal could give major boost to Scotch whiskey producers
A UK-Australia trade deal could include a major boost for Scotch whisky producers with the removal of a 5% tariff...
Environment
New Tree Health Pilot scheme to launch this summer
The government has launched plans to provide grants to land managers – including farmers – to take action against tree...
Agri Politics
New Bovine TB policy will jeopardise ability to control disease - NFU
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has stated that it does not support the measures proposed by the government to stop the...
Agri Politics
Labour Party amendment to ban controlled heather and grass burning is rejected
An attempt to ban all controlled heather and grass burning in its entirety has failed, after MPs rejected a Labour...
Rural Life
NFU calls out HS2 to up its communication game to farmers during rail project
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on HS2 Ltd. to drastically improve its communication and engagement with farmers affected...
Agri Politics
Government launches new measures to combat the spread of Bovine TB
Work to develop a vaccine for cattle and to vaccinate badgers is underway, as new measures to eradicate Bovine TB...
Agri Politics
Environment Bill set to continue through Parliament
The government’s legislation to transform the environment has returned to Parliament today (May 26) for Report Stage and Third Reading...
Agri Politics
Exit payment consultation: Farmers will be making 'life-changing decisions' - NFU
The government has launched its consultation into the administration of direct payments and a lump sum exit payment for farmers...
Agri Politics
Concerns over Australia trade deal are 'well founded' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) says concerns that a trade deal struck with Australia could be severely damaging to...
Environment
Natural England launches species reintroductions task force
Natural England is set to establish a species reintroductions task force, after it was announced by the Environment Secretary George...
Agri Politics
Government launches consultation on exit payments to farmers
The government has published a consultation on changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) to support farmers through the agricultural...
Agri Politics
Government must 'stand up for farmers' in Australia and NZ deals - NFU
As trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged...
Agri Politics
Free trade negotiations must support Scottish agriculture's high standards - NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has joined other UK farming interests in calling for ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to recognise and...
Environment
Eustice plans to treble tree planting rates
Plans to treble tree planting rates over the course of this Parliament will be set out by the Environment Secretary...
