Agri Politics
‘Triple Challenge’ of a new world to dominate agenda of HCC Conference
The main annual conference of Wales’ livestock and red meat industry, hosted by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
NFU president meets prime minister in wake of Agriculture Bill defeat
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has met Prime Minister Boris Johnson, where she stressed the need for action...
Agri Politics
'This government sacrificed our industry at the altar' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted with anger and dismay at the House of Commons rejection to enshrine...
Environment
NFU launches Landscape and Access report
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is today (Wednesday, October 14) launching a new report which showcases the extensive role British...
Agri Politics
'The future of British food and farming is at stake' - Batters
MPs have rejected an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which would have enshrined food safety by law. The bill will...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill rejection leaves a 'real risk' to UK animal welfare standards - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to the vote in the House of Commons on a Lords amendment to...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill result 'a bitterly disappointing outcome' - NFU Scotland
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has described the result of last night’s vote in the House of Commons on...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill defeat a 'severe blow' for animal welfare - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports...
Agri Politics
'Denying MPs a vote on Trade Standards Commission is bad for democracy' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has criticised a procedural manoeuvre, which will deny MPs the opportunity of voting on a...
Agri Politics
Tractor demonstration takes place in London in protest of Agriculture Bill
A tractor demonstration is taking place in Westminster in London today (October 12) ahead of a vote on the controversial...
Agri Politics
'Fears over highly controversial food imports emphasise the need for legal guarantees'
Scottish MPs are being urged not to compromise on the standards of food imports and scrutiny of future trade deals...
Agri-Business
'RSPCA cannot stand by if animal welfare standards are trashed by government'
On Monday, October 12, MPs will vote on key amendments to the Agriculture Bill, changes which were recently supported by...
Agri Politics
Farming organisations propose 'Sustainable Food and Farming Scheme' to government
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined with other farming organisations to set out proposals for future government policy that...
Agri Politics
'Tariff-free sugar imports would distort the market' - NFU Sugar
NFU Sugar has urged the government to abandon its proposed tariff-free quota for raw cane sugar imports because of its...
Agri Politics
FUW expects 'angry reactions' to NBA proposals
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) President Glyn Roberts says he expects angry reactions at a forthcoming meeting of the...
Agri Politics
Support to LFA must be fully reinstated to £65 million from 2021 - NFUS
In its latest policy document, NFU Scotland (NFUS) is calling on the Scottish government to recognise the value of active...
Sheep
Promotion of Scotch Lamb PGI ahead of St. Andrew's day
United Auctions has been joined by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland...
Agri-Business
Food and drink exports have fallen for the first time since 2015
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a report which shows that exports of food and drink in the...
