Agri Politics
NFU seeks support for British farming ahead of General Election
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is asking which political party will back British farming and deliver the right plan for...
UK Government
Government
UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes
The UK government has today (Tuesday, February 20) announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and...
Agri-Business
HMRC withdraws proposals to tax double cab pickups as cars
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has withdrawn its guidance relating to the tax treatment of double cab pickups (DCPUs) after...
Government
NPA calls for supply chain fairness and African swine fever measures
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Monday, February 19) published its General Election manifesto, which calls for supply chain...
Agri-Business
Govt response to horticulture report does not 'adequately address' challenges
The government’s response to the House of Lords Horticulture Sector Committee Report does not “adequately address the significant challenges facing...
Agri-Business
677,000 rural homes and businesses to get 'lightning-fast' broadband
Around 667,000 rural homes and businesses across England are set to be connected to “lightning-fast” full fibre broadband, the government...
N.Ireland
NI faces potential loss of access to 51% of veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat...
Rural Life
Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying
Police will be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively under new legislation backed by the...
Agri-Business
CLA calls for permanent reduction in VAT to boost rural tourism
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5% for accommodation and...
Agri Politics
'Critical' that nothing slows progress of Animal Welfare Bill - RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has said it is “critical” that nothing slows the...
Environment
Farmers urged to use inhibitor when applying urea fertilisers this spring
Farmers in England are being urged by the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) to use an inhibitor when applying urea fertilisers...
Agri-Business
Free-range egg labels to be unchanged during bird flu housing orders
Free-range eggs can stay labelled as such throughout mandatory bird flu housing measures under new proposals set out by the...
Agri-Business
Clearer food labelling could be a 'lifeline' to British farmers - RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has welcomed news that the UK government is set...
Government
Defra seeks climate policy advisor
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking a climate policy advisor. The role has a salary...
Agri-Business
Farmers faced 'unprecedented challenges' in 2023 - NFU president
The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said 2023 cannot be reflected upon without considering the “unprecedented...
Agri Politics
HM Treasury confirms date for 2024 spring budget
HM Treasury has confirmed the date for Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s 2024 spring budget. Hunt has commissioned the...
Government
UK pledges £66m to International Fund for Agricultural Development
The UK government has pledged £66.7 million to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The UN agency is dedicated...
Beef
£4m fund rolled out to back ‘smaller abattoirs’ in England
‘Small-scale’ abattoirs in England will be able to apply for capital grants through a new £4 million fund, which has...
