Agri Politics
Free Covid-19 testing offered to food sector workers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has confirmed that food sector workers will be offered government-funded Covid-19 tests. The NFU has...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
'Time to decide future of AHDB horticulture' - opposition to horticulture levy
Growers opposed to the continuation of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in the horticultural sector have urged others...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland briefs MSPs ahead of vote on Protection of Livestock Bill
NFU Scotland has briefed members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating and voting on the...
Agri Politics
Voting for 4 new BVA regional representatives opens today
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has opened voting today (Monday, January 18), for four new regional representatives to be the...
Environment
NFU Scotland looks to find the next climate friendly farming champion
NFU Scotland has started the search for Scotland’s climate friendly farming champion. Hosted by NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group and...
Agri Politics
4 candidates to run for 2 vice presidential posts at NFU Scotland
For the first time ever, the candidates who are standing for the top officeholder roles within NFU Scotland will participate...
Agri-Business
Eustice thanks farmers and food producers for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic
Environment Secretary George Eustice has written an open letter to farmers and food producers to thank them for the roles...
Agri Politics
TFA warns that half of tenant farmers could be excluded from future schemes
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is warning that up to half of tenant farmers may be excluded from new government...
Schemes
98% of farmers eligible for BPS received payments in December
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has stated that it has delivered its best ever December payment performance and paid just...
Agri Politics
'Huge mistake' for government to 'water down' gene editing legislation - RSPCA
The RSPCA has responded to the news that a consultation on gene editing was launched by Environment Secretary George Eustice...
Agri Politics
Trust in the regulation of biotechnologies is 'essential for farmers'
Responding to the announcement that the government is to launch a consultation on the future regulation of gene editing, National...
Agri Politics
Minister Eustice launches consultation on gene editing
Plans to consult on gene editing – which could unlock substantial benefits to nature, the environment and help farmers with crops...
Arable
Government has not reauthorised use of the Vydate pesticide
The UK government has taken the decision not to reauthorise the use of the pesticide Vydate, effective immediately. The pesticide,...
Agri Politics
House of Commons officially passes Brexit trade deal
The House of Commons has passed the Brexit trade deal agreed between the UK and the EU by 521 votes...
Agri Politics
Land organisations react to Brexit trade deal
Land organisations across the UK have responded to the news of a Brexit trade deal that has been reached between...
Agri-Business
Brexit trade deal is 'vital in maintaining trade' - NFU Cymru
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru is relieved that a post-Brexit trade deal has finally been agreed between the UK...
Agri Politics
Tariff-free element of Brexit deal 'will be a particular relief for farmers' - NFU
“The successful conclusion of a deal between the UK and EU is very positive news for British agriculture,” according to...
Agri Politics
A 'sigh of relief' for Welsh farmers after Brexit trade breakthrough
Welsh farmers and food producers have breathed a huge sigh of relief after it was revealed that the UK and...
