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
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...
Environment
£860 million to be invested in flood alleviation schemes in 2021
Thousands more homes and businesses are to be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion, as part of plans published...
Arable
Producer organisations set to provide 'funding relief' for growers - NFU
The short-term transition of producer organisation funding by Defra provides welcome relief for growers and avoids a funding gap that...
Agri Politics
National Food Strategy serves as a 'wake-up call for us all' - Batters
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Minette Batters has said that the National Food Strategy should act as “a wake-up call...
Environment
Nature projects receive funding in efforts to tackle climate change
Projects to restore kelp forests, create new woodland, deliver natural flood risk management and improve water quality are among an...
Agri Politics
Future Farming Resilience Fund to open in August
Tailored business support for farmers during the agricultural transition will be made available from August of this year. The government...
Agri Politics
Survey shows 85% of people want future trade deals to protect British farmers
A new survey by OnePoll demonstrates the strength of feeling among the British public when it comes to upholding the...
