N.Ireland
Welsh vets to take first-ever strike action at a private practice
Nearly 100 vets working in South Wales are set to take the UK’s first-ever strike action at a private veterinary...
UK Government
N.Ireland
Defra staff members are ‘able to and prepared to’ strike for fair pay
Public and Commercial Services (PCU) Union members that work for the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)...
Agri Politics
New Labour govt has 'a lot to do' to secure rural confidence - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the new Labour government has “a lot to do” to secure rural confidence...
Government
Rishi Sunak to resign as Conservative Party leader
Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to step down from his role as the leader of the Conservative Party. His...
Agri Politics
Labour win is a 'reset moment' for British agriculture - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s win in the General Election is a “reset moment for...
Agri Politics
'We did it': Keir Starmer set to become the UK's new Prime Minister
Keir Starmer is on track to become the UK’s new Prime Minister, with the Labour Party expected to take 412...
Agri Politics
OF&G calls for 'radical policy change' ahead of general election
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has published a manifesto calling for “radical policy change” ahead of the general election on...
Agri Politics
General election: Party leaders urged to put food security 'front and centre'
Party leaders are being urged to ensure policies concerning food security are “front and centre” of their public campaigns. The...
Forestry
Forestry Commission seeks senior planning adviser
The Forestry Commission is seeking a senior adviser for planning, with the role’s annual salary range being between £45,260 and...
Agri Politics
Labour not mentioning agri budget is 'deeply disappointing' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s failure to mention an agriculture budget in its manifesto is...
Agri Politics
Labour manifesto is 'silent' about plans for the rural economy
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said the Labour Party’s manifesto is “silent” about how it will unlock...
Agri Politics
BEIC calls for ban of egg imports from prohibited production systems
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has called for the next UK government to ban egg imports from systems of...
Agri Politics
Tenant farmers demand policy shift from next government
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has outlined four key priorities for the next Westminster government to support and strengthen the...
Government
Lib Dems plans to prevent 'unnecessarily painful' farming practices
The Liberal Democrats party has said, if elected, it will improve standards of animal health and welfare in agriculture by...
Agri Politics
Calls for a UK agri budget for the length of next parliament
The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) is calling for a “clear undertaking” to provide a UK agricultural support...
Government
RSPCA urges next UK govt to ban cages for farmed animals
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the next UK government to pledge to ban...
Government
APHA seeks new CEO with £125,000 annual salary
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is seeking a new chief executive officer and the annual salary for the...
Government
UK self-declares itself free from bird flu
The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) for Great Britain with effect from March 29....
