Agri Politics
Wales' 2 farming unions unite to outline Brexit vision for agriculture
The presidents of Wales’ two farming unions are to outline a joint vision for a ‘Welsh Way Forward’ for farming after...
Brexit
Agri-Business
Shortages, delays and lower standards likely in no-deal Brexit, vets warn
British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Simon Doherty has warned of the significant risks a ‘no-deal’ Brexit could bring to the...
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...
N.Ireland
No-deal Brexit 'would devastate' NI farming
The latest set of UK Government’s Brexit ‘no deal’ technical papers further reinforce the importance of the UK leaving the...
Beef
'Never a more important time' for unity among Welsh meat stakeholders
Future Welsh Government policy must ensure the continued supply of a critical mass of top-quality PGI Welsh Beef and Lamb,...
Agri-Business
Technical paper paints grim picture for 'no-deal' animal exports
The latest round of technical notices on a ‘no-deal’ Brexit issued by the UK Government portray a difficult scenario for...
Agri Politics
Welsh tenant farmers ponder Government proposals - and consequences
A special event was held by NFU Cymru for tenant farmers to consider the potential implications of the Welsh Government’s...
Agri Politics
No-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' for UK farming - NFU
Technical notices released yesterday (Monday, September 24) confirm farmers’ fears that a no-deal Brexit scenario would have devastating impacts for...
EU
May stands firm on Brexit impasse
Following the events in Salzburg last week, UK Prime Minister Theresa May has come out swinging, defending her Chequers plan...
Agri Politics
'Monumental consultation' launched for Welsh farmers
The head of one of Wales’ farming unions has pleaded for farmers who want to see a “prosperous industry after...
Agri-Business
Government urged to pursue new recognition for protected food names
In a letter to three Secretaries of State, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has called for changes to be made...
Agri-Business
Batters calls for ability to 'pause' transition from direct payments
New farming legislation favouring support for environmental efforts as opposed to production will leave British farmers forced to compete internationally,...
Agri-Business
Defra was 'not permitted' to consult industry over Brexit vet shortage
A comprehensive report claims that Defra was prevented from consulting veterinary professionals over a potential vet shortage post-Brexit by the...
Agri-Business
Government publishes landmark Agriculture Bill...but what does it mean for farms?
Michael Gove has set out the Government’s major post-Brexit agriculture policy to invest in the environment and take back control...
Agri Politics
Countryside Alliance reveals its 5-point post-Brexit aims
The Countryside Alliance has outlined what it believes should be the key aspects in a new British agricultural policy to...
Arable
UK flour trade likely to be hit even in event of an EU trade deal
A new report published by the Agriculture Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) scrutinises the future of the UK milling and malting...
Agri-Business
Help Welsh business prosper: NFU Cymru and CBI Wales make joint Brexit plea
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Wales have come together in a joint call...
Agri-Business
Scottish Secretary welcomes migrant workers pilot - despite it only covering an 8th of the shortfall
A two-year pilot to allow non-EU migrant workers to work on farms, then return after six months, has been welcomed...
