Schemes
6 new standards added to Sustainable Farming Incentive
Six new standards have been introduced to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, meaning farmers can now choose from nine...
Government
Environment
Edinburgh city endorses global Plant Based Treaty
The City of Edinburgh Council has endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, a global initiative that aims to “halt the widespread...
Government
Devolution is opportunity to solve Welsh ag problems - FUW
At the Farmer’s Union of Wales’ (FUW) annual farmhouse breakfast event today (Tuesday, January 24), FUW president Glyn Roberts said...
Dairy
Minister to address plans for agri sector at Dairy-Tech
Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Mark Spencer will set out government plans...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Next AECS funding round opens end of January
The next funding round for the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) will open from the end of the month, Scottish rural...
Government
Scottish farmers concerned about future agricultural policy - survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has revealed the results of its farmers and crofters intentions survey, with participants...
Government
England bans a range of single-use plastics
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned in England, the Environment Secretary from the Department for Environment, Food...
Government
NFUS calls on government to address 'long-running' Brexit border failures
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has called on the government to address its “long-running failure” to introduce post-Brexit...
Agri-Business
RPA issued payments totalling over £1bn in 2022
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) paid out around 107,000 eligible claims in 2022 totalling £1 billion, on top of £679...
Government
New 5-year biosecurity strategy for plant health published
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Forestry Commission and Scottish and Welsh governments have today (Monday, January...
Government
Food Foundation launches childhood nutrition library
A new resource launched today (Monday, January 9) by the Food Foundation aims to offer a comprehensive library of historical...
Government
Increased rates for ELM scheme only 'scratch the surface' - NSA
The chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA), Phil Stocker, has said that the increases to payment rates for...
Government
Defra increases payment rates for ELM schemes
Farmers will receive increased payments for delivering sustainable food production under the government’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, the Department...
Agri Politics
Government investment needed to 'unlock' food sector - NFU
In her New Year message, the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said that government investment is...
Government
NFU seeks opinions on trade with South Korea
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking opinions from members on trade deals with South Korea to help form its...
Government
Rural areas just as likely to vote Labour as Conservative - survey
Voters in rural areas are now just as likely to vote for the Labour Party as they are to vote...
Environment
Scotland's onshore wind capacity to double by 2030
Scotland’s onshore wind capacity is set to more than double by 2030 under plans to help cut harmful emissions and...
Government
Wales appoints new chief veterinary officer
Dr. Richard Irvine has today (Friday, December 23) been announced as Wales’ new chief veterinary officer (CVO). Irvine is currently...
