N.Ireland
Farmers take part in London protest over tax changes
Farmers for Action (FFA) representatives are taking part in a London protest today (Tuesday, November 19), organised to highlight the...
UK Government
N.Ireland
‘Our futures are on the line’ – 6,000 attend UFU rally
“Anger. Uncertainty. Disappointment. Apprehension. Dread. Heartbreak. Those are just some of the emotions that everyone here tonight is feeling right...
Rural Life
Govt extends 'restriction zone' to halt spread of bluetongue
The UK Government has confirmed additional measures have been introduced to “mitigate” the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) including...
Pig/Poultry
APHA to lead £2.3m project to 'fill knowledge gaps' on bird flu
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is set to lead a £2.3 million research project to “fill knowledge gaps”...
Agri Politics
'Powerful rationale' for increasing ag-budget to £3.8bn by 2027 - CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said it has “powerful rationale” for increasing the agriculture budget to £3.8...
Agri-Business
Defra aims to end farmers being rocked by 'chop and change' of schemes
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said new farmer confidence figures make clear the need for...
N.Ireland
Ban on live animal exports from Great Britain comes into effect
It is now illegal to export live animals, including cattle, sheep, and pigs, for slaughter and fattening from Great Britain...
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...
Government
Animal and Plant Health Agency seeks bovine TB scientist
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a bovine TB scientist with a salary range of between £35,857...
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...
Environment
UK govt announces steps to end 'crisis in the water sector'
New Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has announced steps towards...
N.Ireland
Welsh vets to take first-ever strike action at a private practice
Nearly 100 vets working in South Wales are set to take the UK’s first-ever strike action at a private veterinary...
N.Ireland
Defra staff members are ‘able to and prepared to’ strike for fair pay
Public and Commercial Services (PCU) Union members that work for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
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...
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 Politics
OF&G calls for 'radical policy change' ahead of general election
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has published a manifesto calling for “radical policy change” ahead of the general election on...
