Agri Politics
2021 will bring 'big decisions' for farm tenants - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association’s (TFA’s) national chairman, Mark Coulman, has said that 2021 will be a year for big decisions...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Brexit tariffs 'would have severe ramifications for long-term future of British farming'
The government’s new import tariff regime will provide certainty for farmers by largely maintaining import tariffs at present levels, the...
Agri Politics
'We need fresh options that would see greater engagement from all sectors' - NFUS
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has responded positively to many of the elements included in the Scottish government’s updated Climate Change Plan...
Agri Politics
White Paper will not allow Welsh farming to 'thrive in a post-Brexit marketplace'
The Welsh government’s latest white paper policy proposals fall short of providing a true ‘Made in Wales’ policy framework that...
Agri Politics
'We have grave concerns about the nuts and bolts of the White Paper' - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has reacted to the release of the Welsh government’s Agriculture (Wales) White Paper saying...
Agri Politics
White Paper 'fails to address our concerns' about the future of farm tenants - TFA Cymru
The Tenant Farmers Association in Wales (TFA Cymru) has said that the Welsh government has failed to provide adequate safeguards...
Agri Politics
Long-term vision for sustainable Welsh agriculture unveiled
A 15 to 20-year vision to create a sustainable agricultural sector in Wales for future generations has today (Wednesday, December...
Arable
AHDB strategy document is 'full of empty promises'
Growers who called for a ballot on the continuation of a horticulture levy say that the strategy for change published...
Agri-Business
£21 million awarded to farmers to boost productivity under the CPSG scheme
More than 3,800 farmers are set to benefit from £21 million in productivity-boosting equipment from the third and final round...
Arable
AHDB confirms ballot on the future of the potato levy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has formally announced that a ballot on the continuation of the statutory potato...
Agri Politics
Brexit talks to continue after failure to reach free trade agreement
The EU and the UK will resume talks today about securing a free trade deal after Brexit despite the UK...
Agri Politics
FUW to hold Brexit webinar to explain what changes farmers should expect
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is hosting a special webinar on Brexit to shed light on what technical and...
Agri Politics
Brexit trade deal must be struck to avoid a 'catastrophic' impact on industries - FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said failure by the UK and EU to reach a Brexit trade deal...
Agri Politics
'The introduction of land value tax would have an impact on every corner of Scotland' - SLE
In response to a new report prepared for the Scottish Land Commission on land and property taxation in Scotland, Sarah-Jane...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru welcomes 95% payment of BPS to Welsh farmers in its first week
NFU Cymru has welcomed the news that over 94.6% of Welsh farm businesses will have received either their full Basic...
Agri Politics
EU puts forward contingency measures for possibility of a no-deal Brexit
The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between...
Agri Politics
Changes to red meat industry 'inevitable' whatever the outcome of Brexit
The red meat supply chain must prepare for inevitable and permanent change from January 1 whatever the result of any...
Agri Politics
Calls for urgent action on exports of meat, dairy and other products of animal origin
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has joined with other food and logistics industry bodies to call on the government to...
