Government
£2.35m in funding to research diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks
An extra £2.35 million in funding has been allocated for the research of diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks. The...
DEFRA
Other
Veterinary Products Committee seeks new members
The Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) is looking to appoint four new members, including a new chair. The VPC advises the...
Agri-Business
Defra's 'outdated' IT systems raise ASF concerns - NPA
A recent report which showed that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) IT systems are “outdated” has...
Government
Defra 'taking steps' to enhance cybersecurity
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is “taking steps” to enhance its cybersecurity and...
Government
Defra's IT systems 'outdated and difficult to use' - PAC report
A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has determined that the IT systems used by the Department for Environment,...
Other
Coronation to feature farmers in prominent roles
The UK government has invited people across the UK and the Commonwealth to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III...
Agri-Business
‘Green Finance Strategy’ identifies opportunities for growth in UK
The newly published Green Finance Strategy document identifies significant opportunities for growth within the UK economy over the coming years....
Government
Bird flu housing measures to end next Tuesday
The mandatory housing measures currently in place to help halt the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) will be lifted...
Environment
£775k in grants to help councils combat fly-tipping
The UK government has announced £775,000 in grant money for councils to help them combat fly-tipping. Environment Minister Rebecca Pow...
Other
Defra appoints three board members to AHDB
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed three board members to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Government
Government commits to regulating pig contracts
The UK government has today (Thursday, April 6) committed to regulating written pig contracts. The new regulations, announced by Farming...
Pig/Poultry
Defra reduces risk of poultry exposure to bird flu
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have reduced the...
Environment
Funds for Slurry Infrastructure Grant increased to £34 million
The UK government has increased the money for slurry infrastructure for farmers to £34 million through the first round of...
Environment
Countryside Stewardship granted to Calstock wetlands
Natural England has granted a Countryside Stewardship to the Tamar Community Trust (TCT) for the Calstock wetlands to assure its...
Environment
Defra failing to complete reviews of environment laws - report
Research done by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Arable
3 AgTech projects awarded over £9 million in funding
Three farming technology projects are set to receive a share of £9.13 million in government funding aimed at helping them...
Agri-Business
UK's gene-editing bill passed into law
The UK government has passed the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act into law which, it has said, will reinforce “food...
Agri-Business
Decline in February pig meat production 'significant' - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that the latest data on UK pig meat shows a “significant”...