Agri-Business
87% think SFS will not support their business - survey
87% of farmers believed that the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) will neither support their business nor deliver positive environmental outcomes,...
Government
Agri-Business
Over 10,000 farmers apply in latest round of SFI
More than 10,000 farmers have now applied for the latest round of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’...
Agri-Business
Govt response to horticulture report does not 'adequately address' challenges
The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not “adequately address the significant challenges facing...
Agri-Business
Spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment - CAAV
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has said that the spring budget must do more to encourage farm investment....
Agri Politics
Conservative Party loses rural support as Labour moves ahead - poll
The Conservative Party has experienced a 25-point drop in rural support as support for Labour increases, according to the results...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers show 'concern and worry' towards SFS proposals
Welsh farmers are showing “concern and worry” towards Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals, according to NFU Cymru. The Welsh farming...
Government
Scottish snare trap ban progresses past Stage 2
A ban on the use of snare traps in Scotland has moved passed Stage 2 of its parliamentary journey. As...
Rural Life
Lambing season requires dogs to be kept under 'close control' - CLA
The president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has urged dog owners to keep their dogs under “close...
Environment
Nature Conservation Committee chair to serve further 6 months
Interim chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Charles Banner, will serve a further six months. The appointment will now...
Rural Life
Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying
Police will be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively under new legislation backed by the...
Government
Scottish first minister to address NFU Scotland conference
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, is to address attendees of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland’s (NFU Scotland) conference in...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers believe Good Food Nation Plan can be a 'force for good'
The National Farmers’ Union for Scotland (NFUS) has said the government’s Good Food Nation Plan can be a “force for...
Environment
APHA seeks senior officer to lead wildlife department
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a senior scientific officer to lead in its discipline of wildlife...
Agri Politics
'Critical' that nothing slows progress of Animal Welfare Bill - RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has said it is “critical” that nothing slows the...
Environment
Farmers urged to use inhibitor when applying urea fertilisers this spring
Farmers in England are being urged by the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) to use an inhibitor when applying urea fertilisers...
Agri-Business
Wales: New measures to help tackle bovine TB from February
The Welsh government has announced new measures to tackle bovine tuberculosis (bTB) will come into force on February 1. The...
Government
6 appointments made to Food and Drink Wales Industry Board
Six appointments have been made to the Food and Drink Wales Industry Board, which aims to grow and enhance the...
Agri-Business
FUW to host SFS information roadshow for members
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is set to host a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) information roadshow for members in...
