Agri Politics
Gene editing bill returns to Parliament for debate
The third reading of the Genetic Technology Bill is scheduled for today (October 31) and is expected to be introduced...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
‘Don’t let vital legislation slip through the net’ - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the government to deliver on its commitment to animal health and welfare...
Agri Politics
Defra: New rules for pet imports from high-risk countries
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new ‘Approved Importers scheme’ for pet imports from...
Agri Politics
Government to provide support to the poultry industry to tackle impact of bird flu
New government support for the poultry industry has been announced to assist farmers and producers with the impacts of bird...
Agri Politics
New Environment Secretary urged to improve ELMs
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called on the new Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, to improve the Environmental...
Agri Politics
RSPCA fears animal welfare laws will be 'lost'
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning that the nation’s animal welfare standards could...
Agri Politics
BVA calls on Sunak to prioritise animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to keep animal welfare high on the...
Agri Politics
Scottish farmers set to rally outside Parliament
Leading Scottish politicians will address Scotland’s farmers and crofters when they rally on Wednesday, November 2, outside the Scottish Parliament...
Agri Politics
Thérèse Coffey to replace Jayawardena as Environment Secretary
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Thérèse Coffey has been appointed to the position of Secretary of State for Environment, Food and...
Agri Politics
Ranil Jayawardena resigns as Environment Secretary
Ranil Jayawardena has resigned from his role as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ahead of a...
Agri Politics
Sunak pledges to 'protect our environment'
Rishi Sunak, the UK’s new Prime Minister, has pledged to “protect our environment”. This commitment he said, is at the...
Agri-Business
Welsh food and drink industry continues to thrive
The Welsh food and drink sector continues to succeed as latest figures show the supply chain turnover increased to £23...
Agri-Business
Winter rainfall won't be enough to prevent drought past spring
Average rainfall over winter will not be enough to prevent drought conditions in some areas past spring of 2023, the...
Agri Politics
Wales' chief veterinary officer to step down
Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO) Christianne Glossop is today (Friday, October 14) stepping down from the position after 17 years...
Agri Politics
Report outlines how to improve support for tenant farmers
The Rock Review, published today (Thursday, October 13), is clear on the essential role of tenant farmers in delivering environmental...
Agri Politics
Over 15,600 Welsh farms to receive BPS payments
More than 15,600 Welsh farms will receive a share of over £161 million when Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2022 advance...
Rural Life
NFU Cymru concerned over 'eye-watering' NRW increases
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has expressed concern at proposals for increases to Natural Resource Wales’ (NRW)...
Agri Politics
Jayawardena commits £12.5m to high-tech horticulture
Environment Secretary Ranil Jayawardena has today (Tuesday, October 11) announced £12.5 million in funding for automation and robotics through the...
