Agri-Business
'Red Tractor overstepped its remit' on GFC module - MP Lockhart
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP’s) Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart, has welcomed the decision by Red...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru calls on new rural affairs secretary to address SFS concerns
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has called on the new Welsh cabinet secretary for climate change and...
Agri Politics
Govt needs to be 'more ambitious' towards food security - Pakes
Labour and Co-op parliamentary candidate for Peterborough, Andrew Pakes argued that the government needs be more “ambitious” towards food security...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
Agri Politics
'Policy divergence' between the UK and EU must be addressed - AIC
In preparation for the next General Election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto which calls on the...
Agri Politics
NSA's SFS response calls for urgent overhaul of current proposals
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Cymru/Wales Region has submitted a response to the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) consultation in Wales...
Agri Politics
Spring budget does not offer stability for agri businesses - NFU
The 2024 spring budget has not offered enough stability for agricultural businesses, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). Chancellor...
Agri Politics
Suffolk: 1,700ac Glemham Hall Estate enters the market
The Glemham Hall Estate in Suffolk, which sites on 1,763ac, has entered the market through Strutt & Parker’s estates and...
Agri Politics
'Major overhaul' of SFS needed to make it 'workable' - NFU Cymru
The livestock board of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has said that a “major overhaul” of the Sustainable...
Agri-Business
Lack of consideration for tenant farmers in SFS is a concern - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the lack of consideration for tenant farmers and proper support for...
Agri Politics
NFU calls for stability for farm businesses in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for the spring budget to increase the ability of farm businesses to deal...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru warns of 'huge risk' to dairy supply chain from SFS
The dairy board of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has warned of a “huge risk” to the dairy...
Agri Politics
CLA calls for support for rural tourism ahead of spring budget
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises...
Agri Politics
Concern over labour shortages in Scottish food sector
Scottish rural affairs secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has called for a meeting with UK secretary of state for environment, food and...
Rural Life
NFU president: Politicians must 'put a plan in place' for home-grown food
The new president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that it is a “challenging time” for agriculture in...
Agri Politics
NFU seeks support for British farming ahead of General Election
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is asking which political party will back British farming and deliver the right plan for...
Government
UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes
The UK government has today (Tuesday, February 20) announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and...
Agri-Business
FUW urges Griffiths to rethink SFS proposals at emergency talks
During emergency talks held yesterday (Monday, February 19), the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) called for minister for rural affairs,...
