N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies challenges election candidates to support dairy
With the general election fast approaching, Lakeland Dairies has urged political candidates to recognise the vital role of the dairy...
General election
Agri Politics
'Continued speculation' as to how Labour policies will affect rural sector - Saffrey
Saffrey has said there is bound to be “continued speculation” as to what a fully up and running Labour government...
Agri Politics
'The fundamental challenges farmers face remain unchanged' - agri recruiter
An agricultural recruitment agency has said that the “fundamental challenges that farmers face remain unchanged” despite the possible shift in...
Agri Politics
'Farmers will get a new deal to boost growth' - new Defra secretary
The new Secretary of State for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has said the...
Agri-Business
Labour's housing plans could have 'significant impact' on agri businesses - CAAV
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has said the Labour Party’s plans for new housing and infrastructure could have...
Agri Politics
AIC wants certainty on agri policy issues
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has welcomed Steve Reed MP as the newly appointed Secretary of State for the Department...
N.Ireland
Funding commitments ‘not a new government’s priority’
Stormont agriculture committee chair, Tom Elliott MLA has indicated that new governments can be slow to act when it comes...
N.Ireland
Opinion: What does the UK election result mean for farmers in NI?
So, as many had previously predicted, we now have a new government in London, courtesy of the 2024 UK general...
N.Ireland
Opinion: UK general election throws up shocks aplenty
Every general election will throw up its fair share of ‘shock results’. And the 2024 ‘dash for Westminster’ was no...
Agri Politics
New Labour govt has 'a lot to do' to secure rural confidence - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the new Labour government has “a lot to do” to secure rural confidence...
Agri Politics
Labour Party in power could impact farm sales in Northern England - GSC Grays
GSC Grays has said the result of the General Election and its subsequent tax shifts could impact land and farm...
Agri Politics
Labour Party must make food and farming priorities clear - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the General Election,...
Government
Rishi Sunak to resign as Conservative Party leader
Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to step down from his role as the leader of the Conservative Party. His...
Agri Politics
Labour win is a 'reset moment' for British agriculture - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s win in the General Election is a “reset moment for...
Agri Politics
'We did it': Keir Starmer set to become the UK's new Prime Minister
Keir Starmer is on track to become the UK’s new Prime Minister, with the Labour Party expected to take 412...
Agri-Business
Farmland values reach record high despite 'pre-election uncertainty'
Knight Frank has said the average value of bare agricultural land in England and Wales reached a new record high...
Agri Politics
NSA calls for food production to be recognised as a public good
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for food production to be recognised as a public good and for a...
Agri Politics
Political parties to set out visions for Scottish agriculture
Ahead of the general election, political parties have signed up for an online meeting today (Monday, June 24) at 7:00p.m,...
