Agri Politics
'Farmers will get a new deal to boost growth' - new Defra secretary
The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has said the...
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Daniel Zeichner appointed new DEFRA Minister of State
Daniel Zeichner has been appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) today...
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AIC wants certainty on agri policy issues
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed Steve Reed MP as the newly appointed Secretary of State for the Department...
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New Labour govt has 'a lot to do' to secure rural confidence - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the new Labour government has “a lot to do” to secure rural confidence...
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Labour Party in power could impact farm sales in Northern England - GSC Grays
GSC Grays has said the result of the General Election and its subsequent tax shifts could impact land and farm...
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Labour Party must make food and farming priorities clear - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the General Election,...
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Labour win is a 'reset moment' for British agriculture - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s win in the General Election is a “reset moment for...
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'We did it': Keir Starmer set to become the UK's new Prime Minister
Keir Starmer is on track to become the UK’s new Prime Minister, with the Labour Party expected to take 412...
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NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public good and for a...
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Scottish crofting consultation to run until September
A consultation on crofting reform from the Scottish government will run until September 2, 2024, and is seeking views on...
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NFUS calls for land reform bill to deliver balance between tenants and landlords
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has called for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill to deliver balance between the...
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Political parties to set out visions for Scottish agriculture
Ahead of the general election, political parties have signed up for an online meeting today (Monday, June 24) at 7:00p.m,...
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Lack of mandatory food labels 'deprives' consumers
Ahead of the general election on July 4, campaigners have called on all political parties to commit to ensuring there...
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OF&G calls for 'radical policy change' ahead of general election
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has published a manifesto calling for “radical policy change” ahead of the general election on...
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General election: Party leaders urged to put food security 'front and centre'
Party leaders are being urged to ensure policies concerning food security are “front and centre” of their public campaigns. The...
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Scottish agriculture bill will 'allow for a framework of payments'
The Scottish government has said the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill will “allow for a framework of payments that...
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NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is frustrated at the Welsh government’s failure to acknowledge a request to...
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FUW calls for £450m per year to fund agri and rural development
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called for the allocation of at least £450 million per year in protected...
