Agri Politics
MP sees success with ban for live animal exports
MP for West Dorset, Chris Loder, has developed his long-standing campaign to ban live animal exports. The Animal Welfare (Live...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
'Critical' that nothing slows progress of Animal Welfare Bill - RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has said it is “critical” that nothing slows the...
Agri Politics
Farmers cannot keep matching appetite for cheap food - report
Farmers cannot continue subsidising consumer appetite for cheap food, according to a new report launched at this year’s Oxford Farming...
Agri-Business
FUW to host SFS information roadshow for members
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is set to host a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) information roadshow for members in...
Agri Politics
Big Six supermarkets are 'immoral' for not paying farmers a fair price - MP
MP for West Dorset, Chris Loder, has said that it is “immoral” how each of the ‘Big Six’ supermarkets do...
Agri Politics
Farmers to receive funding for creating footpaths and cycle paths on their land
Improvements to farming schemes this year will include additional funding for farmers and landowners who choose to create and permissive...
Agri Politics
Defra extends terms of 4 Animal Welfare Committee members
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the terms of four members of the Animal Welfare...
Agri-Business
2024 will be a 'momentous year' for Welsh farming - NFU Cymru
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has said 2024 will be a “momentous year” for Welsh agriculture, with...
Agri-Business
Farmers faced 'unprecedented challenges' in 2023 - NFU president
The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said 2023 cannot be reflected upon without considering the “unprecedented...
Agri Politics
HM Treasury confirms date for 2024 spring budget
HM Treasury has confirmed the date for Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s 2024 spring budget. Hunt has commissioned the...
Government
UK pledges £66m to International Fund for Agricultural Development
The UK government has pledged £66.7 million to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The UN agency is dedicated...
Agri Politics
Scottish Land Commission appoints new chair and 2 land commissioners
Parliamentary approval has been obtained for the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC)....
Agri Politics
AHDB secures industry support to increase levy of all 4 sectors
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has secured the support of its industry stakeholders to increase the levy in...
Agri Politics
FUW urges farmers to engage with Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging its members to engage with the latest proposals of the Sustainable Farming...
Agri Politics
New legislation introduced to ban live animal exports
A legislation that will put an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain...
Agri Politics
Environment secretary announces £45m for farming innovation
The UK Government will “always back British farmers”, the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has...
Agri Politics
Government must back farmers with £4bn a year - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called for the UK government to “back agriculture” with a £4 billion...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for £61 million through direct support top-ups
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has written to the deputy first minister to call for £61 million of...
