Agri Politics
'No assurances' provided about funding commitments post-Brexit
The absence of any future funding commitments from the UK and Scottish governments beyond 2022 is eroding certainty and confidence...
Brexit
Arable
‘Clock is ticking’ for potato imports beyond Brexit transition period
Northern Ireland’s potato industry is hoping against hope that a derogation allowing the importation of both ware and seed from...
Agri-Business
97% of UK hauliers 'not prepared' for working post-Brexit transition period
A new survey has revealed that nearly 97% of UK hauliers are not ready for the Brexit transition period and...
N.Ireland
Restrictions on movements to NI ‘will be life changing’ – UK sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) in the UK has said it is “outraged” by the situation faced by sheep breeders...
Agri Politics
IFA and NFU meet to discuss latest Brexit developments
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Tim Cullinan, and the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Minette...
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
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...
Beef
Shipping finished cattle north for slaughter will be a tariff-free option post Brexit
Northern Ireland’s farm minister Edwin Poots has confirmed that Irish cattle imported into the north can be slaughtered there and...
Rural Life
New rules for pet travel in 2021 for those leaving Britain
Pet owners are being encouraged to check the latest government advice about travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or...
N.Ireland
FFA: Deal or no deal, Brexit is still a train wreck
Farmers For Action (FFA) has written to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to seek a two-year extension to the...
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...
N.Ireland
DAERA to hold a final EU Exit awareness webinar
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging agri-food businesses and traders to take part in the...
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...
Agri-Business
‘No-deal’ Brexit could lead to 4% increase in fruit and veg prices in the UK
A ‘no-deal’ Brexit could result in a 4% average increase in the cost of fruit and vegetables in the UK,...
