Agri Politics
'Agriculture Act marks new era for British food and farming' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has hailed the introduction of the Agriculture Act as a “landmark moment” for post-Brexit farming,...
Agri Politics
Agri Politics
Abbott and Batters debate Brexit and future of UK agriculture in OFC webinar
Former Australian Prime Minister and UK Trade Adviser Tony Abbott joined Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU),...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill has officially been enacted into UK law
Legislation that will safeguard the potential of agriculture has passed into UK law today (Wednesday, November 11). The government’s Agriculture Bill...
Agri Politics
'Our rural economies have most to fear through the uncertainty of Brexit' - SLE
The twin tests of Brexit and maintaining Scotland’s high-quality food production should not detract from the biggest challenge of our...
Agri Politics
Calls for new appeals procedure for land tribunal cases
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the current consultation regarding the Scottish Land Court (SLC) and Lands Tribunal Scotland (LTS) as...
Schemes
SLE supports planned changes to CAP and LFASS
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) has welcomed planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Less Favoured Area Support...
Environment
Largest ever nationwide initiative to restore nature in England launched
In the first of its kind, an England-wide initiative to be launched today (Thursday, November 5) will recover nature across...
Agri Politics
Role of the TAC requires further clarity on implementation - SLE
An increased role for the UK parliament in protecting food standards in future trade deals has been welcomed by Scottish Land...
Agri Politics
BPS scheme entitlement values and greening rates revealed
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has yesterday (Tuesday, November 3) published the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlement values and greening...
Agri Politics
Enhanced role for the Trade and Agriculture Commission 'an important step forward' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has hailed the government’s decision to enhance the role of the Trade and Agriculture Commission...
Agri Politics
FUW gives cautious welcome to Trade and Agriculture Commission
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has given a cautious welcome to the decision to extend the role of the...
Agri Politics
'This is a landmark decision' - NFU Scotland on Trade and Agriculture Commission
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the announcement from the Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss, that the Trade...
Schemes
Farmers reminded about BPS Support Scheme deadline
Those farmers who have submitted an application for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) via the Single Application Form (SAF) 2020...
Arable
Policies needed to help farmers cope with volatile weather - NFU
As the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) harvest survey reveals a significant drop in yield across all major crops, the NFU...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland seeks new president and vice-presidents
The starting gun has been fired on an election process that will see NFU Scotland (NFUS) appoint a new president...
Agri Politics
'We are at a critical time in recruitment for many growers' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging the government to provide immediate clarity on how fruit, veg and flower businesses...
Agri Politics
'Defra must lay out its roadmap for farming without further delay' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has said that farmers the length and breadth of England need clarity on the way...
Agri Politics
Phasing out of BPS into RDP is 'a concern in itself' - FUW
In responding to the Welsh government’s latest sustainable farming consultation, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has supported a number...
