Environment
CCC report: UK environmental bodies commit to joint action
The chairmen of three Government environmental bodies have pledged to work together to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change, helping...
DEFRA
Agri-Business
Record levels of English farm payments made by the end of December
Record levels of farm payments have been made in England across the Basic Payment, Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship schemes....
Rural Life
Government announces £1.2 million funding for village halls in England
Village halls in England have received £1.2 million through a Government funding scheme, helping these community hubs make vital refurbishments...
Agri-Business
Landmark legislation to 'unleash potential' of UK farming for decades to come
A future where farmers are properly supported to farm more innovatively and protect the environment is a step closer today...
Agri-Business
New Bill introduced to ensure farmers continue to receive Direct Payments for 2020
The Government has introduced legislation to provide continuity for farmers across all four corners of the UK and ensure farming...
Agri-Business
‘Black Farmer’ and mash boss named in New Year’s Honours
The ‘Black Farmer’, a vet who helped Scotland achieve TB-free status, and a prominent Northern Ireland agri-businesswoman are among those...
Agri-Business
Treasury announces £3 billion of farm support in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today (Monday, December 30) confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the...
Agri-Business
NFU submits evidence from hundreds of farmers over future of General Licences
The National Farmers’ Union has submitted evidence from hundreds of farmers over the future of General Licences as the Government...
Agri-Business
Avian flu confirmed at 27,000-bird Suffolk poultry farm
Government officials are working to contain an incident of avian flu confirmed at a 27,000-bird commercial broiler farm in Mid...
Schemes
£22 million awarded to farmers in Productivity Small Grants Scheme
More than 3,600 farmers are set to benefit from £22 million of productivity-boosting equipment from round two of the Government’s...
Beef
NI farm groups meet MP to discuss beef prices
Norther Ireland Farm Groups (NIFG), an umbrella group for a number of farmer representative organisations in Northern Ireland, have met...
Agri-Business
Government's 'closest abattoir' proposals branded unworkable
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is “astonished” over reports Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers is once again proposing...
Agri-Business
Environment Secretary champions Welsh food and farming industry
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has this week met key members of the thriving Welsh farming, food and drink industries, while...
Agri-Business
Defra chief scientist departs after 7 years in post
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers thanked Prof. Sir. Ian Boyd on his last day as the chief scientific adviser for the...
Agri-Business
Defra slams 'inaccurate' People's Vote claims
Defra has hit back at “inaccurate” prophecies of post-Brexit doom for the UK’s agri-food sector made in a report published...
Agri-Business
Defra to make £2 million available to help Yorkshire farmers
The Government has announced it will make more than £5 million available to support communities and businesses impacted by this...
Agri-Business
Water levels at Whaley Bridge brought down 6m
Water levels continue to fall as the operation to pump away water from Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge continues. An...
Agri-Business
£2.5 million boost for farmers working on environmental projects
A fourth national round of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund has opened for applications. The £2.5 million fund is expected...
