Agri Politics
Scottish government proposals on slurry and silage are 'excessively blunt'
NFU Scotland has condemned the Scottish government proposals for silage, slurry and digestate as “excessively blunt” and “ill thought-out”. Responding...
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FUW to host virtual hustings across Wales
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is hosting a series of virtual hustings to ensure that farmers have the opportunity...
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Vets in Scotland launch 12 pledges ahead of parliament election
A group of leading Scottish vets is calling on all candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections to sign up to...
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NFU Cymru set to launch legal challenge over 'damaging' NVZ regulations
NFU Cymru is to launch a legal challenge against the Welsh government’s new rules to control agricultural pollution, having previously...
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NFU Scotland welcomes new addition to its policy team
NFU Scotland has welcomed Sarah Cowie to its policy team. Cowie joins the union’s Edinburgh-based head office team to lead...
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NFU Scotland calls for the separation of agricultural support arrangements
NFU Scotland has called on agricultural support arrangements to be separated from a new UK approach to subsidy control. Following...
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AHDB appoints Tim Rycroft as its new CEO
Tim Rycroft has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Rycroft, currently...
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FUW rejects White Paper proposals and calls for 'genuine' Welsh policy on agriculture
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has rejected the key proposals for the future of agricultural support in Wales set...
Agri Politics
BPS Lump Sum Exit Scheme requires all parties involved to be 'creative' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is hoping that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Lump Sum Exit Scheme can be a...
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New HCC chair aims to build on strong sustainable Welsh brand
Determination to deliver for Wales’ producers and processors, and drive forward the country’s flagship red meat brands is a pledge...
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White Paper policy proposals do not match industry’s ambition - NFU Cymru
“The Welsh government’s future policy proposals do not share NFU Cymru’s ambition and vision for the sustainable growth of the...
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Business confidence remains low among farmers according to latest NFU survey
Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the latest National Farmers’...
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NFU Scotland welcomes passing of 'landmark' Protection of Livestock Bill
NFU Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to pass the landmark Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill and congratulated Emma...
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NSA warns of imminent problems over unlevel playing field of UK breeding animal trade
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has warned that the current inability to move breeding sheep to the EU will cause...
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NFU Cymru welcomes 'fairer' red meat levy distribution
NFU Cymru has welcomed news that the red meat levy bodies in Wales, England and Scotland have agreed a redistribution...
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NFU Scotland hosts webinar on proposed changes to slurry and silage controls
120 of Scotland’s farmers and crofters from across the country tuned into a NFU Scotland-led webinar to learn more about...
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FUW stresses need for agricultural funding clarity in meeting with George Eustice
Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) president Glyn Roberts has stressed the need for clarity on funding for Welsh agriculture at...
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Defra announces funding boost and new partnership with Forest for Cornwall
Defra and Forest for Cornwall have today (March 19), joined forces to form an innovative new National Woodland Creation Partnership...
