Agri Politics
Secretary of state visits Essex farm to discuss bluetongue
Secretary of state, Steve Reed, visited a farm in Essex on Wednesday, September 25, to meet the farmer and NFU...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Campaigners want Govt to 'undo damage done to pesticide standards'
A campaign group is calling on the Labour government to “reduce pesticide-related harms” to both human health and the environment...
Agri Politics
Back British Farming Day champions agriculture in Westminster
Today, September 11, marks national ‘Back British Farming Day’ and the NFU is using the occasion to promote British agricultural...
Agri Politics
New report confirms Defra underspent agri budget by over £300m
A new report by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed an underspend in the agriculture budget...
Agri Politics
Carmichael named as rural affairs select committee chair
Scottish MP Alistair Carmichael has been elected unopposed as chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee...
Dairy
RABDF appoints Hayley Campbell-Gibbons as new chief executive
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has confirmed the appointment of Hayley Campbell-Gibbons as its new chief executive....
Rural Life
Changes to tenancy succession laws have come into effect
Changes to the Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) 1986 relating to tenancy succession laws in the UK, which were adopted under...
Agri Politics
AHDB 'disappointed' over missing evidence in bovine TB documentary
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said it is “disappointed” that the BBC’s documentary on bovine tuberculosis (bovine...
Agri Politics
Continuing access to veterinary medicines in NI is crucial
The need for continuing access to veterinary medicines has been highlighted by a leading veterinary organisation in Northern Ireland. The...
Agri Politics
Increase UK self-sufficiency to boost food security - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking to highlight the importance of upholding and increasing the nation’s self-sufficiency levels to...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru and FUW welcome bovine TB eradication board
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) and the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have both welcomed the appointment...
Agri Politics
'Powerful rationale' for increasing ag-budget to £3.8bn by 2027 - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said it has “powerful rationale” for increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8...
Agri Politics
NFUS expresses 'serious concerns' over border controls to Defra
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed a letter written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
Agri Politics
First Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements for 2024 go live
The first Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements for 2024 are now live as the government aims to deliver on its commitment...
Agri Politics
Welsh farm unions welcome SSSI management announcement
Welsh farming unions have welcomed the announcement that the management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will be included...
Agri Politics
Management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest to be included in SFS
Management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will be included in the Universal Baseline Payment for the Sustainable Farming...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers receive information on preparing for scheme changes
Scottish farmers have received information on how to start preparing for changes being made to how farm supports are received....
Agri Politics
'Continued speculation' as to how Labour policies will affect rural sector - Saffrey
Saffrey has said there is bound to be “continued speculation” as to what a fully up and running Labour government...
