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...
DEFRA
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...
Rural Life
Farmers warned to be on the lookout for fraudsters
Farmers who receive subsidy payments have been reminded by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to be on the lookout for...
Rural Life
Law change needed to tackle rural crime, NFU says
As the cost of rural crime continues to rise, the National Farmers Union is urging the government to take action...
Agri-Business
How much would a TB breakdown cost your farm?
A UK government report published this week has sought to put a value on how much a bovine TB breakdown...
Environment
UK government sets out legally-binding targets to 'build back greener'
The UK government has set out how it will use ambitious, legally-binding targets under its landmark Environment Bill. The government...
Environment
Defra to draw up national beaver reintroduction plan following 5-year trial
Defra plans to draw up a national plan on the management of beavers in the wild and national approach for...
Arable
'Greening rules clarity means farmers can plan 2021 harvest with confidence'
Farmers in England will no longer be required to comply with complex rules around crop diversification, Ecological Focus Areas and...
Environment
Government to end 3-crop rule in England from 2021
Farmers in England are set to benefit from a reduced administrative burden next year, as the government plans to end...
Rural Life
UK Ministers engage with Wales’ rural economy in virtual Royal Welsh Show discussion
UK Government Ministers David T.C. Davies and Victoria Prentis co-hosted a Q&A session with representatives from the farming and agricultural...
Agri-Business
'Ground-breaking' bovine TB vaccine trials to begin in England and Wales
‘Ground-breaking’ bovine TB vaccine trials are set to get underway in England and Wales as a result of a major breakthrough...
Environment
Report: Stewardship groups creating greener communities in England
Farmers participating in government-funded groups to promote better land management practices are creating close-knit, greener communities across England, according to...
Arable
'Uncertain future' for ornamentals sector as government rules out support
Businesses in the UK’s £24 billion ornamentals sector face an “uncertain future” after the government ruled out financial support for...
Pig/Poultry
Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey
The UK government has launched a survey aimed at small-scale pig keepers today (July 20) as it steps up its...
