Environment
First floating windfarm in Wales approved
The Welsh government has today (Monday, March 13) approved Project Erebus – Wales’ first floating windfarm which will be located...
Government
Government
Wales' CVO starts in new role
Dr. Richard Irvine will today (Monday, March 13) begin his new role as Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO). Irvine was...
Government
New UK-France deal to bring 'energy security and independence'
A new deal signed today (Friday, March 10) by the UK and French governments will bring “more energy security and...
Government
Hunt urged to prioritise food production in spring budget
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, ahead of the spring budget to...
Rural Life
Safety on rural roads a priority in new government campaign
Drivers are being urged to think about safety on rural roads as the UK government launches its new THINK! campaign...
Agri-Business
NFUS: Farmers urged to discuss Scottish energy strategy
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is looking to gather its members’ views on the energy strategy for Scotland...
Agri Politics
NFU launches growth strategy for UK horticulture sector
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has today (Wednesday, March 1) launched a growth strategy for the UK’s horticulture sector which...
Agri-Business
Wales: New £22.9m Farming Connect programme launched
A new £22.9 million Farming Connect programme has been launched by the Welsh government today (Thursday, February 23) to support...
Environment
Scotland: Grants up to £240k available for nature projects
The Scottish government has today (Friday, February 17) announced that grants of up to £240,000 will be offered to environmental...
Government
Food security must be the number one priority - NFUS
The president of Scotland’s National Farmers’ Union (NFUS), Martin Kennedy, has called for the Scottish government to make food security...
Agri-Business
Government action needed to stabilise GB's food industry - summit
The Food Foundation has said that investors in attendance at Britain’s first food industry investment summit have called for government...
Sheep
NSA launches survey to gauge impact of sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched its annual survey on the impacts of sheep worrying by dogs in a...
Rural Life
Scotland introduces 2-dog limit for hunts in new bill
The Scottish government has introduced a new two-dog limit for all use of dogs in the course of hunting in...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Next AECS funding round opens end of January
The next funding round for the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) will open from the end of the month, Scottish rural...
Government
Scottish farmers concerned about future agricultural policy - survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has revealed the results of its farmers and crofters intentions survey, with participants...
Agri Politics
Government investment needed to 'unlock' food sector - NFU
In her New Year message, the president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said that government investment is...
Government
Rural areas just as likely to vote Labour as Conservative - survey
Voters in rural areas are now just as likely to vote for the Labour Party as they are to vote...
Government
NSA 'frustrated' by lack of government commitment to agriculture
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that it is frustrated with the lack of government commitment to UK agriculture...
