Agri Politics
Increase UK self-sufficiency to boost food security - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking to highlight the importance of upholding and increasing the nation’s self-sufficiency levels to...
Government
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru and FUW welcome bovine TB eradication board
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) and the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have both welcomed the appointment...
Government
New Welsh bovine TB board to be chaired by a farmer
A new Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) Eradication Programme Board has been established for Wales and will be chaired by a farmer...
Agri Politics
'Powerful rationale' for increasing ag-budget to £3.8bn by 2027 - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said it has “powerful rationale” for increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8...
Environment
8 projects receive £272k through Scottish Climate Engagement Fund
8 projects will receive support through Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund, with funding totalling £272,000, the government has said. Community workshops,...
Agri Politics
NFUS expresses 'serious concerns' over border controls to Defra
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed a letter written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
Agri Politics
First Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements for 2024 go live
The first Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements for 2024 are now live as the government aims to deliver on its commitment...
Government
98% of farmers receive first installment of delinked payments
98% of eligible farmers have no received their first installment of the new delinked payments, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA)...
Government
APHA seeks workgroup leader for bTB immunology and vaccines team
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a workgroup leader for its bovine tuberculosis (bTB) immunology and vaccines...
Agri-Business
Scottish govt allocates £100k to fifth round of food and drink business fund
The Scottish government has allocated £100,000 to the fifth round of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund...
Agri-Business
Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said new farmer confidence figures make clear the need for...
Government
Vets providing disease surveillance in farm animals to receive 30% pay increase
Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish ministers will receive a near 30%...
Agri-Business
Habitat Wales Scheme to be offered in 2025 as part of supports pre-SFS
The Habitat Wales Scheme will be offered in 2025, with all eligible individual farmers able to apply, and is one...
Government
Animal and Plant Health Agency seeks bovine TB scientist
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a bovine TB scientist with a salary range of between £35,857...
Agri Politics
SFS: Welsh govt must continue to listen to farmers - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said the Welsh government must continue to listen to the views of Welsh...
Agri Politics
'The fundamental challenges farmers face remain unchanged' - agri recruiter
An agricultural recruitment agency has said that the “fundamental challenges that farmers face remain unchanged” despite the possible shift in...
Agri-Business
SFS to commence in 2026 with 'preparatory phase' next year
Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has said the government intends for the Sustainable Farming...
Government
VMD seeks higher scientific officer for supply team
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is recruiting a higher scientific officer for its supply team within the regulatory affairs section...
