Environment
SLE expresses concern over Scottish deer management proposals
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has expressed concern around the creation of NatureScot’s Deer Management Nature Restoration Orders. The Scottish government...
Government
Agri Politics
Farmers to receive funding for creating footpaths and cycle paths on their land
Improvements to farming schemes this year will include additional funding for farmers and landowners who choose to create and permissive...
Agri Politics
Defra extends terms of 4 Animal Welfare Committee members
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the terms of four members of the Animal Welfare...
Government
Latest Croft House Grant round provides £229k to 8 crofters
The latest round of the Scottish government’s Croft House Grant scheme has provided a total of £229,120 in funding between...
Environment
100% of English storm overflows are now monitored
100% of storm overflows across the water network in England have now been fitted with Event Duration Monitors (EDM). EDMs...
Government
Defra seeks climate policy advisor
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a climate policy advisor. The role has a salary...
Agri Politics
HM Treasury confirms date for 2024 spring budget
HM Treasury has confirmed the date for Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s 2024 spring budget. Hunt has commissioned the...
Government
UK pledges £66m to International Fund for Agricultural Development
The UK government has pledged £66.7 million to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The UN agency is dedicated...
Agri-Business
Scottish government launches £180k small producers fund
The Scottish government has launched a small producers fund with the aim of helping small producers become more sustainable. The...
Agri-Business
90% of UK households will have a British turkey this year - BPC
90% of UK households will have a British turkey this Christmas, and 8-9 million are set to be eaten, according...
Agri Politics
Scottish Land Commission appoints new chair and 2 land commissioners
Parliamentary approval has been obtained for the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC)....
Beef
Beef farmers given 'late notice' for SSBSS closure - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said beef farmers’ application plans for the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme (SSBSS)...
Agri-Business
Defra launches £4m Smaller Abattoir Fund
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a £4 million Smaller Abattoir Fund to boost the...
Agri Politics
FUW urges farmers to engage with Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is urging its members to engage with the latest proposals of the Sustainable Farming...
Agri-Business
Review launched to improve fairness in fresh produce supply chain
The UK government has launched a review aimed a improving fairness in the fresh produce supply chain to support farmers...
Government
Unlimited pollution fines for companies introduced
Companies who pollute the environment can be hit with unlimited fines from the Environment Agency from today (Monday, December 11)....
Forestry
Applications open for paid forestry apprenticeship programme
Applications have opened for the next cohort of the Professional Forester Apprenticeship programme. The thee-year programme offers a paid development...
Agri Politics
Government must back farmers with £4bn a year - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called for the UK government to “back agriculture” with a £4 billion...
