Conservatives make general election farming pledges November 21, 2019 Agri Politics The Conservative Party has said it will maintain current spending on farming should it…
NFU Cymru conference: Welsh farming can tackle future challenges November 8, 2019 Agri-Business In a rallying call to the farmers and industry colleagues attending the NFU Cymru conference, NFU Cymru president John Davies has called for…
BVA releases 10 ‘pledges’ for parties in election November 4, 2019 Agri Politics The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released a set of 10 pledges that it is calling on political parties to include in their…
Applications open for Next Generation trip to Westminster October 30, 2019 Rural Life Young sheep farmers could have the opportunity to peer behind the scenes at Westminster as part of the next NSA Next Generation event. The…
NFU Cymru seeks early BPS commitment from Minister October 29, 2019 Agri Politics NFU Cymru has called on the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs to make an early commitment to maintain the Basic Payment…
UK agriculture gives its views on Boris’ deal as MPs prepare for historic vote October 19, 2019 Agri Politics MPs are set to vote this afternoon (October 19) over the latest reincarnation of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement, marking the first time…
NFU gives evidence to Efra Committee on beef price issues October 18, 2019 Beef National Farmers’ Union vice president Stuart Roberts has put British beef farmers’ cases to the Efra Committee, giving evidence on the causes of…
Environment Secretary champions Welsh food and farming industry September 25, 2019 Agri-Business Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has this week met key members of the thriving Welsh farming, food and drink industries, while on a tour…
‘Government must deliver farm labour solutions before Brexit’ August 23, 2019 Agri-Business The Government is being called on to put solutions in place to tackle farming labour issues before Brexit by the National Farmers’ Union…
‘What are the benefits from a US trade deal we don’t have already?’ August 22, 2019 Environment The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on the Government to explain what the opportunities are from a US trade…
Theresa Villiers appointed as new Defra Secretary July 25, 2019 Agri Politics The Rt. Hon. Theresa Villiers has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as predecessor Michael Gove will…
Royal Welsh: FUW raises major farming concerns to Secretaries of State July 24, 2019 Agri Politics The potential impact of a No-deal Brexit was just one of the issues raised during a meeting between the Farmers’ Union of Wales…
NFU Cymru president to outline ‘No-deal’ fears in letter to new PM July 23, 2019 Rural Life NFU Cymru president John Davies will write to the new Prime Minister this week to underline the ‘serious threat’ a ‘No-deal’ Brexit could…
‘A tsunami’ about to hit UK farmers – Mr. Brexit July 22, 2019 Agri-Business The lawyer who coined the term ‘Brexit’, and who was interviewed by AgriLand earlier this year, has issued a stark warning to farmers in…
New study provides insight into Brexit impacts for beef and lamb sectors July 20, 2019 Agri Politics A new report released this week has revealed the full extent of Brexit’s potential implications for British beef and lamb supply chains. The…
NSA calls for Government support to avoid mass post-Brexit sheep cull July 19, 2019 Sheep Destroying sheep after the UK leaves the EU could be a ‘worst-case scenario’ for the industry post-Brexit, the UK’s Brexit Secretary has warned.…
De facto Deputy Prime Minister welcomed to Islay farm July 16, 2019 Agri-Business NFU Scotland’s Islay members welcomed the de-facto Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. David Lidington CBE MP to see first-hand the challenges faced by farms…
FUW to consult extensively on Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme July 9, 2019 Agri-Business The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is planning to hold meetings during the summer and into the autumn to discuss the Welsh Government’s…
