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
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...
Agri Politics
UK nears trade deal with New Zealand
A trade deal between the UK and New Zealand could see both countries ditch tariffs as high as 10% on...
Agri Politics
Government launches new laws to crack down on puppy smuggling
New plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and ban the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails...
Agri Politics
Banning live exports is a 'major blow' - NFU Cymru
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru says it is a ‘major blow’ that the Welsh government has decided to ban the...
Agri Politics
Additional UK animal movement rules are ‘utter hypocrisy’ - FUW
The announcement that a raft of additional restrictions on animal movements will be introduced in England and Wales and confirmation...
Agri Politics
£2 million Welsh Farm Business Grant window to open in September
A new expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant will open on September 1, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley...
Agri Politics
BVA welcomes new standards for animal welfare transport
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government’s new measures to improve welfare conditions of farm animals during transit....
Agri Politics
Animal welfare is a 'top priority' for any farmer - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has said that animal welfare is always a top priority for any...
Agri Politics
Government introduces new welfare standards for transporting animals
Higher welfare standards for farm animals being transported, including shorter journey times, more headroom and stricter rules on being moved...
Agri Politics
'Flexible approach' needed for lump sum exit payment scheme - NFU
The government consultation period into the administration of direct payments and a lump sum exit payment for farmers who may...
Agri Politics
UK signs partnership in Central America to boost trade
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has signed a partnership with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), Central America’s leading...
Beef
FUW welcomes recommendations on UK-Australia trade deal
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a report and recommendations by the Welsh Affairs Committee on the implications...
Environment
Government adds £17 million funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
Farmers across the country will be given additional support to take action to reduce water and air pollution from their...
