Agri Politics
Farmers’ views sought on post-Brexit food labelling standards
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking input on new labelling standards for produce now that...
Government
Government
Sturgeon's programme for government 21/22 aims for a ‘greener Scotland’
In the 2021 to 2022 Scottish programme for government, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out to aim for a...
Dairy
HGV driver shortage: West Midlands farmers dumping milk
Farmers in the UK are having to offload their milk in their own ways, due to the current lorry driver...
Forestry
Forestry director given 11-year ban after fraudulently claiming £635,000
A Birmingham-based forestry director has been issued with an 11-year ban after fraudulently claiming £635,000 in government forestry grants. From...
Government
NFUS presses new Defra minister on Brexit challenges
Robert Goodwill, the new Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, toured two farms in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on Friday,...
Agri Politics
Theresa May sits down to talk about future of farming at Welsh Winter Fair
Prime Minister Theresa May was among the many visitors through the gates on the second day of the Royal Welsh...
Agri-Business
Welsh Basic Payments to remain unchanged for an extra year
Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary Lesley Griffiths has confirmed Basic Payments Scheme (BPS) will remain unchanged for an extra year (2020)...
Agri Politics
Gove to stay on as Defra Secretary as PM comes under pressure
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said he intends to stay in the position to get the job done. Gove has...
Agri Politics
'AHDB must give farmers value for money' - CLA
The roles and activities of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) need to be reviewed, according to the Country...
Agri Politics
Defra seeks 'environmentally-sound' farming in new strategy
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has set down a new environmental strategy, in which it outlines...
Agri-Business
Grant funding on the way for computerised calf feeders
Farmers looking to get their hands on computerised calf feeders may soon be able do so, thanks to a new...
Agri Politics
Farming unions underline vision for the future
The presidents of the four farming unions have described their shared ambitions for the future of farming in the UK,...
Government
NFU seeks urgent Number 10 meeting to save farming from a no-deal crash out
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is seeking an urgent meeting with the highest level of Government, after the lack of...
Government
Advisory body to lay out fate of post-Brexit farm support
A newly-formed independent panel is set to look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern...
Agri-Business
Ministers host agri-tech discussions with key global investors
Global leaders in the agri-tech sector this week discussed opportunities for further industry investment, at a roundtable hosted by the...
Agri-Business
Further £30 million granted for scheme to help farmers boost productivity
Further rounds of funding for a popular small grants scheme which helps farmers buy equipment to boost productivity and increase...
Environment
Environmental groups slammed for 'damaging' consultation claims
John Davies has spoken of his “disappointment and dismay” at what he describes as “damaging” claims made by environmental groups...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive up to 90% of direct payments in 'coming days'
Payments worth more than £241 million will begin to arrive in the bank accounts of Scottish farmers and crofters in...
