Agri Politics
Labour attempt to stall Agriculture Second Reading fails
Legislation that will transform British farming moved a step forward last night (January 3), as Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers led...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
£1.15 million of Government funding announced to tackle food waste problem
Businesses and not-for-profits in England will benefit from £1.15 million of funding to help them come up with creative new...
Agri-Business
Reluctance for agricultural investment disappearing as 'Brexit Day' arrives
Farmers’ confidence has plummeted in recent years amid Brexit uncertainty, but investment plans are now starting to evolve, according to...
Agri Politics
UK farmers reminded CAP rules remain in place after 'Brexit Day'
NFU Scotland is reminding members that when the UK leaves the EU this Friday (January 31) the rules, with which...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru Welsh Council re-elects president and deputy president
NFU Cymru president John Davies and deputy president Aled Jones have been re-elected to their roles following a meeting of...
Agri-Business
OFC 2020: British environmental standards a 'red line' for food imports
British environmental standards are “a red line, that as a society we must defend vigorously”, businessman and cookery writer Henry Dimbleby told...
Agri-Business
New Bill introduced to ensure farmers continue to receive Direct Payments for 2020
The Government has introduced legislation to provide continuity for farmers across all four corners of the UK and ensure farming...
Agri Politics
Brexit back in focus in House of Commons
It is now less than four weeks to the Brexit deadline date of January 31, when the UK is set...
Agri-Business
NFU president’s New Year message highlights 'opportunities' of the new decade
National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters spoke of opportunities for farming in the decade ahead in her New Year’s address....
Agri-Business
Treasury announces £3 billion of farm support in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today (Monday, December 30) confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill back on the table, says ALA
The Agriculture Bill – along with several other draft Bills – could come back to Parliament following the landslide victory...
Agri Politics
General Election: A farming perspective on this morning's results
The British electorate sent a clear message on Brexit with a landslide victory for Boris Johnston’s Government. But could a...
Agri Politics
Welsh farming unions join forces to hold General Election hustings
Wales’ two farming unions – NFU Cymru and the Farmers’ Union of Wales – have come together to host a...
Agri Politics
Conservatives make general election farming pledges
The Conservative Party has said it will maintain current spending on farming should it win the upcoming general election. The...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru conference: Welsh farming can tackle future challenges
In a rallying call to the farmers and industry colleagues attending the NFU Cymru conference, NFU Cymru president John Davies...
Agri Politics
BVA releases 10 'pledges' for parties in election
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released a set of 10 pledges that it is calling on political parties to...
Rural Life
Applications open for Next Generation trip to Westminster
Young sheep farmers could have the opportunity to peer behind the scenes at Westminster as part of the next NSA Next...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru seeks early BPS commitment from Minister
NFU Cymru has called on the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to make an early commitment to maintain...
