Agri Politics
New bill gives councils more power to seize land for housing
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday, March 11. The government...
Agri Politics
Agri-Business
Farmer confidence at 'all-time low' in NFU survey
The National Farmer’s Union’s (NFU) farmer confidence survey of more than 900 member businesses has revealed historically low levels. Confidence...
Agri Politics
NFU: Defra is a "failing department"
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has called the Department of Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) a “failing department” after...
Agri Politics
MP to introduce Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has announced plans to introduce the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in parliament on...
Agri Politics
Reed unveils new schemes, silent on inheritance tax at NFU conference
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, made a series of announcements during his speech at...
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RSPCA welcomes new procurement policy as a ‘good start’
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (RSPCA) has welcomed the UK Government’s new National Procurement Policy Statement...
Agri Politics
Save British Farming stages tractor rally in London today
Farmers from across the UK will converge on London later today (Monday, February 9), for the ‘Change your tune Starmer’...
Agri Politics
Govt launches national consultation on Land Use Framework
The government has launched a consultation to devise a new, strategic approach to sustainable land use in England, equipping decision...
Agri Politics
NFU petition to No. 10 includes over 270,000 signatures
A petition with over 270,000 signatures has been handed in to No. 10 Downing Street by National Farmers’ Union (NFU)...
Agri-Business
Retailers voice support for farmers amid inheritance tax changes
Lidl, Tesco, M&S, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and the Co-op, are among the growing number of British retailers to voice their...
Agri-Business
Jersey suspends German animal imports following FMD outbreak
The sovereign island of Jersey has suspended the import of livestock, fresh meat, dairy products and animal by-products from Germany,...
Agri Politics
Gun license fees to rise by 144% to £194
The government have published a new structure for gun license fees, effective from February 5 2025, which will see the...
Agri Politics
Many farms won’t make it to ‘new deal for farmers’ - NFU
Following the announcement of the government’s ‘New Deal for Farmers’, which sets out the state’s long-term vision for British agriculture, the...
Agri Politics
January 25 named as 'National Day of Unity' to stop the family farm tax
The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) have announced it will stage a ‘National Day of Unity’ on January 25, as they...
Agri Politics
Unions join forces to protest against UK inheritance tax
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), National Farmers’ Union (NFU), NFU Scotland and NFU Cymru are stepping up their #StopTheFamilyFarmTax campaign...
Agri Politics
Government injects £343m into rural economy
The government has today (Wednesday, December 11) confirmed, it has injected more than £343 million into the rural economy in...
Agri Politics
Govt announces £200m investment into Weybridge
The government announced a £200 million investment into Weybridge, the the UK’s primary research and laboratory testing facility, yesterday (November...
Agri Politics
FUW urges Welsh government to reinstate agri-budget to 2023 level
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reiterated its calls for the Welsh government to safeguard farm funding ahead of...
