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...
Agri Politics
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
FUW urges Griffiths to rethink SFS proposals at emergency talks
During emergency talks held yesterday (Monday, February 19), the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) called for minister for rural affairs,...
Agri Politics
Man arrested for criminal damage at Welsh farming protests
North Wales Police (NWP) Wrexham Town has arrested a man in connection with criminal damage during Welsh farming protests yesterday...
Agri Politics
Conservative Party loses rural support as Labour moves ahead - poll
The Conservative Party has experienced a 25-point drop in rural support as support for Labour increases, according to the results...
Agri Politics
Fonterra further increases 2024 forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (Monday, February 12) increased its 2023/24 season forecast farmgate milk price, with the midpoint...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers show 'concern and worry' towards SFS proposals
Welsh farmers are showing “concern and worry” towards Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals, according to NFU Cymru. The Welsh farming...
Beef
NSA supports UK govt's 'robust and tough' stance on trade with Canada
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it supports the UK government’s “robust and tough stance” on trade with Canada...
Agri-Business
Now is the 'right time' for review of farm assurance - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have said now is the “right time”...
N.Ireland
Sustainable farmgate prices key UFU priority for 2024
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) presidential team has confirmed that securing sustainable farmgate prices will be a priority for the...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru re-elects president and deputy for 2 further years
The president and deputy president of Welsh farming union NFU Cymru have been re-elected to lead the union for another...
Agri Politics
MP sees success with ban for live animal exports
MP for West Dorset, Chris Loder, has developed his long-standing campaign to ban live animal exports. The Animal Welfare (Live...
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...
Agri Politics
Farmers cannot keep matching appetite for cheap food - report
Farmers cannot continue subsidising consumer appetite for cheap food, according to a new report launched at this year’s Oxford Farming...
Agri-Business
FUW to host SFS information roadshow for members
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is set to host a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) information roadshow for members in...
Agri Politics
Big Six supermarkets are 'immoral' for not paying farmers a fair price - MP
MP for West Dorset, Chris Loder, has said that it is “immoral” how each of the ‘Big Six’ supermarkets do...
Agri Politics
Farmers to receive funding for creating footpaths and cycle paths on their land
Improvements to farming schemes this year will include additional funding for farmers and landowners who choose to create and permissive...
Agri Politics
Defra extends terms of 4 Animal Welfare Committee members
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended the terms of four members of the Animal Welfare...