Agri Politics
Scottish agriculture bill will 'allow for a framework of payments'
The Scottish government has said the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill will “allow for a framework of payments that...
Agri Politics
Sheep
NSA 'frustrated' by exclusion from Welsh govt SFS roundtable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is frustrated at the Welsh government’s failure to acknowledge a request to...
Agri Politics
FUW calls for £450m per year to fund agri and rural development
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has called for the allocation of at least £450 million per year in protected...
Agri Politics
Labour not mentioning agri budget is 'deeply disappointing' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s failure to mention an agriculture budget in its manifesto is...
Agri Politics
Labour manifesto is 'silent' about plans for the rural economy
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said the Labour Party’s manifesto is “silent” about how it will unlock...
Agri Politics
BEIC calls for ban of egg imports from prohibited production systems
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has called for the next UK government to ban egg imports from systems of...
Agri Politics
2023 SFI offered 'more opportunities for farmers' - GSC Grays
GSC Grays has said the 2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offered more opportunities for farmers, following the release of the...
Agri Politics
Conservatives pledge to increase farming budget by £1 billion
The Conservative Party has said it, if elected, it will increase the UK-wide farming budget by £1 billion over the...
Agri Politics
Tenant farmers demand policy shift from next government
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has outlined four key priorities for the next Westminster government to support and strengthen the...
Agri-Business
'Uncertainty' for businesses due to delays to pesticide regulations - AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has said delays to a post-EU exit pesticide regulatory scheme in Great Britain are causing...
Agri Politics
Calls for a UK agri budget for the length of next parliament
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) is calling for a “clear undertaking” to provide a UK agricultural support...
Agri Politics
General Election: Rural communities feel 'politically homeless'
Britain’s planning system will sway how the countryside votes in this General Election, as rural communities currently feel “politically homeless”....
Agri Politics
Rural MPs and MSPs must listen to their farmers - Scottish CA
The Scottish Countryside Alliance has called for rural MPs and MSPs to listen to the views of their constituents, including...
Agri Politics
FUW appoints new head of policy prompting 'double celebration'
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has today (Friday, May 31) announced the appointment of Gareth Parry as its new...
Agri Politics
General election welcomed as it ends 'growing uncertainty' - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed yesterday’s (Wednesday May 22) general election announcement. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced that...
Rural Life
Future Countryside to place rural policy 'at the forefront' ahead of General Election
The 2024 Future Countryside conference aims to put rural policy “at the forefront” ahead of the upcoming General Election, organisers...
Agri Politics
Loss of First Minister is a 'huge blow' for continuity in agri-sector - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the loss of another First Minister in Scotland is a huge blow to...
Agri Politics
FUW welcomes 'long awaited' support for on-farm investment
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has said it welcomes the “long awaited” support from the Welsh government for on-farm...