Agri-Business
Defra confirms there will be no U-turn on inheritance tax reform
The Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Dame Angela Eagle has put an...
Robbie Butler MLA
N.Ireland
Developing acceptable NAP a ‘priority’ for new term – NI ag committee chair
As the new legislative term approaches, pressure is growing to secure a new Nitrates’ Action Plan (NAP) for Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Cross-border agri-trade rules ‘frustrating’ – NI Ag Committee chair
Continuing restrictions on cross-border animal movements into Northern Ireland (NI) have been described as unfair by the chair of Northern...
N.Ireland
Ag Committee chair calls for withdrawal of NAP public consultation
The chairperson of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, Robbie Butler has called for the withdrawal of the...
N.Ireland
Labour ‘failed to recognise impact’ of tax measures on farming – UUP
The Labour government at Westminster has failed to recognise the impact of its new tax measures on production agriculture, particularly...
