Agri Politics
'The past 12 months have thrown everything at us' - Batters
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Minette Batters has said that the past 12 months have thrown everything at us, from...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
UK government announces major expansion of heat networks
UK homes, university residences and public buildings will benefit from cleaner, more affordable heat and energy, thanks to £19 million...
Agri Politics
Seasonal Worker visa route to be extended until 2024
The Seasonal Worker visa scheme to allow seasonal workers to come to the UK will continue, but the government has...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes news of £238m in BPS payments
NFU Cymru has warmly welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural Affairs that BPS (Basic Payment Scheme) payments to...
Government
NSA astonished by detrimental impact of UK-Australia deal to farms
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is “astonished” by the government’s dismissal of the “detrimental impact” the recently...
Agri Politics
Eustice makes 2 new appointments to Environment Agency board
Environment Secretary George Eustice has appointed Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern as non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board. The...
Agri Politics
Trade Secretary seeks Ag commission advice on Australia deal
Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan, who last week signed the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), has written...
Agri Politics
£26 million government funding to boost biomass use in the UK
Innovative biomass projects across the UK can bid for a share of £26 million as the government ramps up plans...
Agri Politics
Farming orgs react to UK-Australia free trade deal
UK farming organisations have responded to the news that the UK-Australia deal has been signed by both governments, and the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland meets with Secretary Gougeon to discuss woodland integration
NFU Scotland has stated that it remains fully supportive of the integration of woodlands into farm businesses, recognising the multiple...
Agri Politics
£285m renewable energy support scheme opens
The biggest ever round of the UK government’s flagship renewable energy support scheme is opening to applications today (Monday, December...
Agri Politics
FLS launch 5-year deer management tender
Forestry and Land Scotland has released a five year deer management tender that underlines its commitment to improving and enhancing...
Agri Politics
Scottish Budget 22/23: What's in it for farmers?
The Scottish government’s budget for 2022-2023 has been published today (Thursday, December 9). Here’s what has been allocated for the...
World News
NFU Scotland calls for immediate halt to pork imports
The National Famers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK government calling for immediate action to stop imports of...
Agri Politics
OF&G welcomes recognition to support organic in SFI roll-out
The Organic Farmers and Growers (OF&G) has welcomed the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) announcement on the...
Agri Politics
US to accept UK lamb imports from January 3
The United States (US) has moved to lift its 20-year ban on sheep and goat products from countries with cases...
Agri-Business
Consultation on Environment Act illegal deforestation provisions opens
A government-run consultation on the implementation of due diligence provisions in the Environment Act to tackle illegal deforestation in UK...
Agri Politics
NSA concerned over Sustainable Farming Incentive details
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern over the details of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) released by Environment...
