Agri Politics
Food and farming orgs ask PM to solve labour shortage 'with urgency'
Twelve of the UK’s food and farming organisations have called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to solve the current labour...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes intentions to continue with BPS until 2023
NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, of her intention to continue with...
Agri Politics
Over £66 million given to extend Welsh environmental farming schemes
More than £66 million is being made available by the Welsh government to continue delivering positive environmental outcomes for Wales,...
Environment
UK consumers want the future of agriculture discussed at COP26 in Glasgow
The results of a recent survey confirm that more than 70% of UK consumers want the future of agriculture to...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland launches #FarmingForTheFuture campaign
As attention turns towards COP26, the UN’s annual climate summit which this year is being hosted in Glasgow between November...
Agri Politics
Border control delays 'a bitter blow to Scottish farmers' - NFU Scotland
The announcement of further delays to post-Brexit import checks on agri-food products coming from the EU is a bitter blow...
Agri-Business
Calls for NI Executive to intervene agri-food staff shortages – Sugden
Independent MLA Claire Sugden has called on Northern Ireland's Executive to act to ensure services, food and goods supply lines...
Agri Politics
Farmers’ views sought on post-Brexit food labelling standards
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking input on new labelling standards for produce now that...
Agri Politics
UK to lead international food network tackling global obesity
The UK has been chosen by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to lead an international network established to tackle global...
Agri Politics
New round of government funding launched for collaborative farming communities
A sixth round of the popular Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund has been announced today, giving groups of farmers and landowners...
Agri Politics
Shapps encourages the UK to make the switch to electric vehicles on World EV day
Drivers up and down the country can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV day with...
Government
Sturgeon's programme for government 21/22 aims for a ‘greener Scotland’
In the 2021 to 2022 Scottish programme for government, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out to aim for a...
Dairy
HGV driver shortage: West Midlands farmers dumping milk
Farmers in the UK are having to offload their milk in their own ways, due to the current lorry driver...
Agri Politics
UK-NZ trade deal brings huge concern to the Welsh agricultural sector - FUW
Concerns for the Welsh agricultural sector are stacking up as details of a free trade deal with New Zealand are...
Agri Politics
Strict beaver licensing is a 'positive' outcome - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) environment forum chairman Richard Bramley has said that the NFU is committed to working with Natural...
Agri Politics
Consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England
Plans to release beavers into the wild in England have been set out in a consultation launching today (August 25)...
Agri Politics
'Greener' goods vehicles could be rolled out as soon as 2022
Greener, longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has...
Agri Politics
Johnson aims to boost British trade abroad with 10 new Trade Envoys
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed 10 new Trade Envoys who will boost British business in dynamic markets such as...
