Environment
New government investment for lowland peat soils
The government has announced more support, including over £7.5 million of new funding, to improve lowland peat soils and reduce...
Government
Government
Call for 'urgent' review of asulox refusal in Wales
The National Farmers’ Union Wales (NFU Cymru) is calling on the Welsh government to “urgently review” the decision not to...
Government
Defra seeks views for new legislation to manage hedgerows
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on how best to manage hedgerows going forward....
Government
Proposal to extend SSPCA's powers to tackle wildlife crime
The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) may receive extended powers to help investigate and tackle wildlife...
Government
Wales: Senedd to vote on Agriculture Bill today
Members of the Senedd are set to vote on the Agriculture (Wales) Bill today (Tuesday, June 27) as it reaches...
Government
Scotland: Rural Affairs Secretary outlines future agricultural support
Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary has addressed farmers in Edinburgh at the Royal Highland Show (RHS) to outline the future agricultural...
Schemes
SFI 2023 accepting applications from August
The government will start accepting applications for what it has called the “new and improved” Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in...
Government
NFU Cymru outlines policy priorities for young farmers
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a report outlining its policy priorities for young farmers...
Environment
New funding to help farmers invest in nature recovery projects
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey is expected to announce additional funding to help farmers access private investment to drive nature recovery...
Government
Sustainable agriculture and food security central to G20 meeting
Sustainable agriculture and food security were central topics during this week’s G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Hyderabad, India. Day two...
Government
Benefits of slaughterhouse CCTV 'outweigh' the costs - review
The additional costs associated with mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses “outweigh the benefits to animal welfare”, a government report has found....
Dairy
Trans-Pacific trade deal could 'boost' UK dairy exports
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has the potential to “boost dairy exports in future and benefit...
Government
Only Green Party MP to stand down at next General Election
Caroline Lucas, the only Green Party MP and first ever to be elected, has announced her intention to stand down...
Agri-Business
Welsh food producers to attend trade event in NY
A selection of Welsh food and drink companies will travel to New York to attend the Speciality Food Association’s 2023...
Agri-Business
£31m funding for farm equipment in latest FETF round
£31 million has today (Thursday, June 8) been made available to farmers and foresters for farm productivity equipment and technology...
Rural Life
UK appoints first-ever 'Rural Connectivity Champion'
Simon Fell MP has been announced as the UK’s first Rural Connectivity Champion – a role that will see him...
Dairy
AHDB to launch new agri-food export strategy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to launch a new export strategy later this month. AHDB will...
Government
Govt campaign to encourage children to respect the countryside
A new UK government campaign launched today (Tuesday, May 30) aims to encourage young people to “respect, protect and enjoy”...
