Arable
Harvest 2023: Scottish cereal production to reach 3 million tonnes
Scotland’s chief statistician has released first estimates of the 2023 Scottish harvest – revealing that the total cereal production is...
Government
Government
'More important than ever' to be vigilant for bird flu - Welsh CVO
Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO), Dr Richard Irvine, has said it is “more important than ever” to maintain the very...
Sheep
Defra stats reveal English sheep flock numbers are at their lowest in 12 years
Statistics from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) latest livestock survey has shown English sheep flock numbers...
Agri Politics
Tree planting alternatives can achieve similar reductions in emissions - FUW
Alternatives to tree planting can achieve equivalent reductions in emissions while also delivering a broad range of benefits, the Farmers’...
Pig/Poultry
Views sought on remote vet inspections in bird flu control zones
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on using remote video veterinary inspections in avian...
Government
TFA urges Sunak to reject solar farm proposal on tenanted land
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to reject a proposal to install a solar farm...
Agri Politics
Scottish ag bill means the 'long wait for clarity' is over for livestock sector - NSA
The Scottish region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is glad that the Scottish livestock sector’s “long...
Agri Politics
'More important than ever' for political parties to back British farming - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said it will showcase why British food and farming needs to be a priority...
Government
Draft bill aims to change support framework for Scottish farmers
The Scottish government has tabled a new bill to change how farmers and rural communities receive support in Scotland. The...
Government
Agricultural land makes up 68% of England - Defra
The amount of agricultural land in England stands at 8.8 million hectares, or 68% of all land, according to new...
Agri Politics
Defra announces £12.5m in funding for robotic farming technologies
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £12.5 million in funding for the development of robotic...
Government
Wales introduces total ban on snares and glue traps
Wales has introduced the first total ban on the use of snares and glue traps in the UK. Rural Affairs...
Agri-Business
Defra proposes new digital system for bovine registration
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has proposed a new digital system to remove paper processes from...
Agri Politics
Habitat Wales Scheme to open for applications this Friday
Applications for the Habitat Wales Scheme can be made from this Friday (September 29), the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs,...
Government
Veterinary Medicines Directorate seeks international project officer
The UK government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is seeking an international project support officer. The vacancy is the grade of...
Government
Defra seeks candidate to fill the role of head of water delivery
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a candidate to fill the role of head of...
Government
Bus fares in rural England drop by 11%
Bus fares in rural areas of England have dropped by 11%, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
Government
Inquiry launched into link between education and land-based industries
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the relationship between education and land-based...
