Agri-Business
New UK traceability body Livestock Information Service appoints chairman
John Cross has been appointed the first chairman of a new body given responsibility for overhauling England’s livestock traceability systems....
DEFRA
Agri-Business
151 flood alerts in place across England in wake of storms Ciara and Dennis
More than 150 flood alerts remain in place across England as Storm Ciara passes. In Cumbria, nearly three-quarters of February’s rain...
Environment
'Simplified' Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2021 applications
Applications for the Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme have opened today (February 11), offering the chance for more farmers to be...
Agri Politics
Labour attempt to stall Agriculture Second Reading fails
Legislation that will transform British farming moved a step forward last night (January 3), as Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers led...
Environment
Sir. William Worsley appointed as Forestry Commission chairman
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has today (February 3) confirmed Sir. William Worsley as the new chairman of the Forestry Commission....
Agri-Business
UK and Australia join forces in simulated African swine fever exercise
This week, the UK and the New South Wales government in Australia are joining forces on a simulated exercise to...
Agri-Business
60 agri and environment groups call for PM to protect UK food standards
Over 60 farm and environmental groups have sent a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for UK food standards...
Agri-Business
Burns Night boost sees Scottish haggis exports grow 136% in a decade
This Burns Night the world will be reaching for a forkful of Scotland’s finest, with haggis now enjoyed in 20...
Environment
CCC report: UK environmental bodies commit to joint action
The chairmen of three Government environmental bodies have pledged to work together to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change, helping...
Agri-Business
Record levels of English farm payments made by the end of December
Record levels of farm payments have been made in England across the Basic Payment, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes....
Rural Life
Government announces £1.2 million funding for village halls in England
Village halls in England have received £1.2 million through a Government funding scheme, helping these community hubs make vital refurbishments...
Agri-Business
Landmark legislation to 'unleash potential' of UK farming for decades to come
A future where farmers are properly supported to farm more innovatively and protect the environment is a step closer today...
Agri-Business
New Bill introduced to ensure farmers continue to receive Direct Payments for 2020
The Government has introduced legislation to provide continuity for farmers across all four corners of the UK and ensure farming...
Agri-Business
‘Black Farmer’ and mash boss named in New Year’s Honours
The ‘Black Farmer’, a vet who helped Scotland achieve TB-free status, and a prominent Northern Ireland agri-businesswoman are among those...
Agri-Business
Treasury announces £3 billion of farm support in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today (Monday, December 30) confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the...
Agri-Business
NFU submits evidence from hundreds of farmers over future of General Licences
The National Farmers’ Union has submitted evidence from hundreds of farmers over the future of General Licences as the Government...
Agri-Business
Avian flu confirmed at 27,000-bird Suffolk poultry farm
Government officials are working to contain an incident of avian flu confirmed at a 27,000-bird commercial broiler farm in Mid...
Schemes
£22 million awarded to farmers in Productivity Small Grants Scheme
More than 3,600 farmers are set to benefit from £22 million of productivity-boosting equipment from round two of the Government’s...
