Environment
Scotland: Carbon footprint report shows major reduction
The Scottish government published Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2019 report this week, which has shown a major reduction in its carbon...
Government
Arable
3 AgTech projects awarded over £9 million in funding
Three farming technology projects are set to receive a share of £9.13 million in government funding aimed at helping them...
Agri-Business
UK's gene-editing bill passed into law
The UK government has passed the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act into law which, it has said, will reinforce “food...
Agri-Business
New fund for small-scale producers in Scotland
A new fund in Scotland is set to help small-scale producers become more resilient and enhance their contribution to the...
Environment
Scotland: Wildlife management bill makes way through parliament
A new bill aimed at protecting the environment has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday, March 2022). It...
Environment
Environment Agency appoints new chief executive
The Environment Agency has announced the appointment of Phillip Duffy as its new chief executive. Duffy, who joins the agency...
Government
NSA calls for more clarity on Windsor Framework
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for more detail on the potential for the easing of trade in breeding...
Agri-Business
Budget pension changes will help farmers plan for succession - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual has welcomed the spring budget’s pension changes as it said it will help farmers plan for succession. Chancellor...
Government
Spring budget: Halving inflation and avoiding recession
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has today (Wednesday, March 15) delivered his spring budget to the House of Commons,...
Agri-Business
Application windows for 2023 farm payments open
The application window for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the claim window for existing Countryside Stewardship (CS) revenue and...
Environment
First floating windfarm in Wales approved
The Welsh government has today (Monday, March 13) approved Project Erebus – Wales’ first floating windfarm which will be located...
Government
Wales' CVO starts in new role
Dr. Richard Irvine will today (Monday, March 13) begin his new role as Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO). Irvine was...
Agri-Business
Coleg Cambria to transform campus with almost £10m in funds
Coleg Cambria has been given more than £5.9 million from the Welsh government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme to transform...
Rural Life
CLA calls for Starmer to scrap his promise of a Right to Roam Act
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has written to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calling on him to scrap...
Government
New UK-France deal to bring 'energy security and independence'
A new deal signed today (Friday, March 10) by the UK and French governments will bring “more energy security and...
Government
Hunt urged to prioritise food production in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, ahead of the spring budget to...
Environment
Defra makes 3 appointments to Natural England board
Ministers with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have today (Thursday, March 9) appointed three new members...
Government
King Charles to applaud APHA staff for response to bird flu
King Charles will today (Thursday, March 9) visit the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge to congratulate its...
