Environment
Parliament brings new hedgerow regulations into law
UK Parliament has brought new hedgerow regulations – The Management of Hedgerows (England) Regulations 2024 – into law. The Department...
DEFRA
Arable
Research: Arable farmers could lose 'nearly' £1 billion
Research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) revealed today (Wednesday, May 22) that arable farmers face losing “nearly...
Agri-Business
Expanded SFI gives farmers 'more choice and pays out more' - Spencer
Farming Minister Mark Spencer has said the expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) “gives farmers more choice, makes things easier and...
Environment
Public to be 'vigilant' after record number of Asian Hornets
The UK’s chief plant health officer Prof. Nicola Spence has urged beekeepers and the public to be “increasingly vigilant” to...
Agri-Business
UK govt launches blueprint for growing UK fruit and veg sector
The UK government has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched a new Blueprint for Growing the UK Fruit and Vegetable Sector....
Agri-Business
Defra considers new fund to maximise value from agri innovation
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is considering a potential new fund to maximise...
Government
Defra appoints 3 new non-executive board members
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of three new non-executive board members. Board...
Forestry
Defra allocates £4m to tackle threats to tree health
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £4 million in funding for a new research and...
Sheep
NSA warns farmers as bluetongue cases set to increase
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for increased vigilance amongst the nation’s sheep farmers to protect their flocks, after...
Environment
£11.5m extra funding for 180 local projects across England
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced today (Wednesday, May 8) that £11.5 million in extra funding...
Forestry
Forestry Commission seeks woodland officer
The Forestry Commission is seeking someone with experience in forestry and/or land management to take on the role of woodland...
Agri-Business
Defra plans for increase in bluetongue cases due to warmer weather
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is planning for a “possible increase of bluetongue...
Agri-Business
Defra announces £1.6m fund for farmers to work to manage their water
A £1.6 million fund has been announced for farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area. The...
Agri-Business
Environment Agency board gains 2 new non-executive directors
Environment secretary Steve Barclay has made two appointments of non-executive directors to the Environment Agency board Brittany Harris and Maya...
Agri-Business
UK pig meat Q1 production at lowest volume since 2017
UK pig meat production has fallen 2.5% year-on-year, with production in the first quarter of 2024 totalling 227,000t. This is...
Environment
Manure management plan for River Wye will 'lead to problems elsewhere'
The Soil Association has said the £35 million poultry manure management plan for the preservation of the River Wye is...
Forestry
New forestry commissioner to serve for three-year term
The new non-executive commissioner of the Forestry Commission has been appointed for a three-year term. By Royal Warrant, His Majesty King...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price index 'extremely stable' despite setbacks - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that the pig price index has been “extremely stable” over the past two...