Forestry
Forestry Commission seeks woodland officer
The Forestry Commission is seeking someone with experience in forestry and/or land management to take on the role of woodland...
UK Government
Agri-Business
Environment Agency board gains 2 new non-executive directors
Environment secretary Steve Barclay has made two appointments of non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board Brittany Harris and Maya...
Agri-Business
RSPCA urges public to demand clearer labelling on animal products
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the public to respond to the UK...
Agri-Business
Fund to support farmers affected by flooding opens
The UK government has today (Tuesday, April 9) opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers affected by flooding. The...
Agri Politics
Defra appoints 2 AHDB board members for 3-year terms
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo as...
N.Ireland
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review
The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
Agri-Business
Govt limits the amount of land farmers can take out of SFI 'productive actions'
New measures announced today (Monday, March 25) will limit the amount of land farmers can take out of productive actions...
Environment
New £7m Community Green Spaces Fund to support rural nature spaces
The UK government’s new £7 million Community Green Spaces Fund aims to boost access to nature and support rural communities...
Agri Politics
Govt needs to be 'more ambitious' towards food security - Pakes
Labour and Co-op parliamentary candidate for Peterborough, Andrew Pakes argued that the government needs be more “ambitious” towards food security...
Agri-Business
British products to get 'recognition they deserve' with improved food labelling
Plans to ensure British farmers’ products get the “recognition they deserve” through improved food labelling have been launched today (Tuesday,...
Agri Politics
'Policy divergence' between the UK and EU must be addressed - AIC
In preparation for the next General Election, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched its manifesto which calls on the...
Agri Politics
Spring budget does not offer stability for agri businesses - NFU
The 2024 spring budget has not offered enough stability for agricultural businesses, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). Chancellor...
Government
Spring budget: Government extends scope of Agricultural Property Relief
As part of the 2024 spring budget, the UK government has announced an extension to the existing scope of Agricultural...
Government
New hedgerows regulations to protect farmland wildlife - UK govt
English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government sets out its plans for domestic hedgerow regulations including the...
Government
Antimicrobial resistance to be tackled through restrictions on antibiotics
The UK government has introduced measures to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by increasing restrictions on the use of antibiotics and...
Government
NFU calls for a code of practice for horticultural buyers
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the UK government to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice. The...
Agri Politics
CLA calls for support for rural tourism ahead of spring budget
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises...
Agri Politics
Concern over labour shortages in Scottish food sector
Scottish rural affairs secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has called for a meeting with UK secretary of state for environment, food and...
