Agri-Business
Dairy campaign reaches 33 million people during lockdown
The ‘Milk Your Moments’ dairy promotional campaign was seen by 29.5 million people in the national press and 33 million...
DEFRA
Dairy
Defra to offer Covid-19 financial support to struggling dairy farmers
England’s dairy farmers will be able to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the...
Environment
Marian Spain appointed new Natural England chief executive
Marian Spain has been appointed as the new chief executive of Natural England, taking the post on a permanent basis...
Agri-Business
Extra month to claim for farm payments in England and Wales
Farmers and land managers in England and Wales now have until June 15 to apply for the Basic Payment Scheme...
Dairy
UK relaxes competition law to help struggling dairy industry
Elements of UK competition law will be temporarily relaxed to support the dairy industry through the coronavirus outbreak. The intention...
Agri-Business
UK Farming Recovery Fund extended to 4 more counties
Defra’s Farming Recovery Fund has been extended to allow applications from farmers in four more English counties. On March 20,...
Agri-Business
APHA to defer rollout of new 6-month TB testing regime
Plans to implement tighter, six-monthly TB tests in Shropshire and Staffordshire will be deferred until after the Covid-19 pandemic is...
Agri-Business
Support announced for farmers impacted by recent flooding
DEFRA has announced new support measures to help farmers recover from recent flooding incidents. A £6 million pot of funding...
Agri-Business
Government to trial bovine TB vaccinations on UK farms and 'phase out' badger culls
The UK Government has announced plans to vaccinate cows for bovine TB, improve testing, and phase out badger culling, as...
Arable
Eustice denies 3-crop derogation but pledges 'bonkers' rule won't stay for long
Defra Secretary George Eustice has denied growers an exemption to the three-crop rule despite news England received over 200% of...
Agri-Business
Second Reading: Eustice dubs Environment Bill 'most ambitious of any country on earth'
The UK’s green future outside the European Union will move a step closer today (Wednesday, February 26) with the Second...
N.Ireland
English farmers’ BPS payments to reduce by between 5% and 25% in 2021
English farmers are set to see their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments cut by between 5% and 25% as of...
Agri-Business
Eustice unveils tiered 'public goods' system for future UK farm subsidies
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Tuesday, February 25) called on farmers and land managers to share their views on...
Agri-Business
NFU raises 'serious concerns' over new UK immigration policy
NFU president Minette Batters has accused the Government of failing to recognise British food and farming’s needs within its proposed...
Rural Life
Storm Dennis: Continued vigilance advised as elevated flood risk continues
The Environment Agency is urging the public to check the latest safety advice as impacts continue following Storm Dennis. Secretary...
Rural Life
Storm Dennis: Vigilance advised ahead of weekend's severe weather warnings
The Environment Agency is urging landowners and stock-keepers across England to sign up to flood warnings and to check the...
Agri-Business
New Defra Secretary confirmed as Villiers is ousted
Prime Minister Boris Johnston has appointed a new Defra Secretary today after Theresa Villiers was ousted from the role just six...
Agri-Business
Six general licences reissued for the control of wild birds
Defra has announced plans to reissue six general licences for the control of wild birds on a temporary basis before...
