Agri-Business
Farm to Fork Summit must be more than 'a tick-box exercise' - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has said that tomorrow’s (Tuesday, May 16) Farm to Fork Summit in 10 Downing Street...
UK Government
Agri-Business
CPTPP could provide long-term benefits for dairy and red meat exports
The UK’s decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could provide long-term benefits for dairy and red...
Environment
Extra benefits for communities that agree to wind farms proposed
The UK government has proposed benefit packages for areas that agree to have local onshore wind farms. The Department for...
Environment
UK to invest £3 million in development of sustainable fertilisers
The UK government has announced that it is investing £3 million in the Global Fertiliser Challenge to develop more sustainable...
Other
Fatal plane crash on farm due to aircraft support 'shortcomings'
An investigation into a fatal plane crash on a farm in Somerset has identified shortcomings in the system in place...
Agri-Business
King Charles’ coronation expected to see ‘surge’ in meat and dairy sales
Analysts at the UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have predicted a “surge” in sales of red meat and...
Government
UK government launches quality assurance scheme for wild venison
A new quality assurance scheme to help improve the “traceability” of wild venison has been launched in England, Northern Ireland...
Pig/Poultry
First case of bird flu in Wales since end of housing measures
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed at a premises near Montgomery, Powys, Wales. The...
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...
Agri-Business
NSA calls for more support for ag businesses to reach net zero targets
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that additional investment is needed to support agricultural businesses in meeting the sector’s...
Government
Rural communities to receive £110 million funding boost
The government has today (Friday, April 7) announced £110 million in funding under the Rural England Prosperity Fund with the...
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...
Agri-Business
UK Govt wants to introduce ‘methane suppressants’ to farming
The UK government wants farmers to give their cattle “high efficacy methane suppressing products” from 2025 as part of 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...
