Agri-Business
Eustice rules out nationalisation of UK CO2 production
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Secretary George Eustice has ruled out any prospect of the government nationalising...
DEFRA
N.Ireland
Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland
Day two of Balmoral Show was marked by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary of State George...
N.Ireland
Unauthorised veterinary medicine seized at Heathrow Airport
Veterinary medicine not authorised for use in the UK have been seized at Heathrow Airport. The veterinary medicines were imported...
Agri-Business
Mexican market access worth up to £50 million to British pork producers
Access to the Mexican market could be worth up to £50 million to British pork producers in the first five...
Rural Life
Gloucester TB-positive alpaca destroyed, Defra confirms
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a Gloucester-based alpaca that tested positive twice for bovine...
Environment
UK's landmark Environment Bill strengthened to halt biodiversity loss by 2030
The UK government has strengthened its commitment to protect the environment for future generations with new amendments to the landmark...
Agri Politics
Defra policy update is a 'missed opportunity' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has conveyed its dismay at the government’s latest policy announcement at the end of June,...
Agri-Business
UK and New Zealand agree to ‘accelerate’ trade talks
Trade talks between the UK and New Zealand have stepped up a gear, with reports "strong progress" has been made...
Agri-Business
UK government to establish specialist TB interferon-gamma testing lab
Plans are underway to establish a specialist interferon-gamma testing laboratory for bovine TB in England. The government-run facility will be...
Environment
UK government launches new Environment Bill outlining 5 key principles
Government ministers will aim to put protecting the environment at the heart of future policy, under new plans set out...
Agri-Business
New £12 million fund aims to boost investment in UK agriculture
A new £12 million research and innovation fund has been launched across the UK aiming to boost investment in the...
Agri-Business
Defra proposals on animal transport is 'damaging' - NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland (NFUS) president Martin Kennedy has urged farmers and crofters to respond directly to damaging the Department for Environment,...
Agri Politics
'We are no longer bound by the EU' - Landmark 'Path to Sustainable Farming' document
Plans to deliver a better, fairer farming system in England have been set out by the UK government today (November...
Agri-Business
DAERA launches ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations hit critical stage
Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a ‘Major Emergency Response Plan’ as Brexit preparations...
Environment
Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Welsh government have published the Healthy Bees Plan 2030...
N.Ireland
Britain’s Avian Influenza risk raised to ‘high’ following 2 confirmed cases
The risk level of avian influenza establishing in wild birds in Britain has been raised from ‘medium to ‘high’ following...
Agri Politics
'Defra must lay out its roadmap for farming without further delay' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has said that farmers the length and breadth of England need clarity on the way...
N.Ireland
NI Agriculture Committee ‘asked to rubber-stamp’ Brexit legislation without scrutiny
The Northern Ireland Assembly is being asked to “rubber-stamp” legislation relating to agricultural issues after Brexit without even having access...
