Agri Politics
NFU Cymru calls on new rural affairs secretary to address SFS concerns
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has called on the new Welsh cabinet secretary for climate change and...
Government
Agri Politics
'Policy divergence' between the UK and EU must be addressed - AIC
In preparation for the next General Election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto which calls on the...
Agri Politics
Spring budget does not offer stability for agri businesses - NFU
The 2024 spring budget has not offered enough stability for agricultural businesses, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). Chancellor...
Government
Spring budget: Government extends scope of Agricultural Property Relief
As part of the 2024 spring budget, the UK government has announced an extension to the existing scope of Agricultural...
Government
New hedgerows regulations to protect farmland wildlife - UK govt
English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations including the...
Government
Antimicrobial resistance to be tackled through restrictions on antibiotics
The UK government has introduced measures to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by increasing restrictions on the use of antibiotics and...
Rural Life
Scottish govt aims to keep young people in rural areas
The Scottish government has said it is committed to working with Youth Scotland and the Young Islanders Network (YIN) to...
Agri Politics
'Major overhaul' of SFS needed to make it 'workable' - NFU Cymru
The livestock board of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has said that a “major overhaul” of the Sustainable...
Government
NFU calls for a code of practice for horticultural buyers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice. The...
Agri-Business
Lack of consideration for tenant farmers in SFS is a concern - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the lack of consideration for tenant farmers and proper support for...
Agri Politics
CLA calls for support for rural tourism ahead of spring budget
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises...
Agri Politics
Concern over labour shortages in Scottish food sector
Scottish rural affairs secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has called for a meeting with UK secretary of state for environment, food and...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru Crops Board 'extremely concerned' over SFS proposals
Members of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) Crops Board are “extremely concerned” over proposals of the Welsh government’s...
Agri Politics
NFU seeks support for British farming ahead of General Election
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is asking which political party will back British farming and deliver the right plan for...
Government
UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes
The UK government has today (Tuesday, February 20) announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and...
Agri-Business
FUW urges Griffiths to rethink SFS proposals at emergency talks
During emergency talks held yesterday (Monday, February 19), the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) called for minister for rural affairs,...
Government
NPA calls for supply chain fairness and African swine fever measures
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Monday, February 19) published its General Election manifesto, which calls for supply chain...
Agri-Business
NFUS urges those upgrading slurry storage to apply before April deadline
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging those upgrading slurry storage to meet new requirements or building irrigation...
