Agri Politics
NFU Scotland autumn conference to focus on sustainable farming future
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its autumn conference will focus on securing a profitable and...
Government
Agri Politics
NFU calls for certainty for the farming sector ahead of autumn statement
Ahead of this year’s autumn statement, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt...
Government
Food and Drink Export Council to hold first ever meeting in Scotland
The UK government’s Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) is set to hold its first ever meeting in Perth, Scotland,...
Government
Defra launches interactive map of bird flu mortality in wild birds
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new interactive map of reported wild bird mortality...
Rural Life
Wales: Total ban on snares and glue traps comes into force
Wales’ total ban on the use of snares and glue traps comes into force from today (Tuesday, October 17). Rural...
Pig/Poultry
NPA calls for UK gov to prepare for outbreak of African swine fever
The National Pig Association (NPA) has today (Friday, October 13) called for the UK government to implement a number of...
Government
'Key concern' over national parks is that farming will not be a priority - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its key concerns around the creation of any new national...
Arable
Harvest 2023: Scottish cereal production to reach 3 million tonnes
Scotland’s chief statistician has released first estimates of the 2023 Scottish harvest – revealing that the total cereal production is...
Government
'More important than ever' to be vigilant for bird flu - Welsh CVO
Wales’ chief veterinary officer (CVO), Dr Richard Irvine, has said it is “more important than ever” to maintain the very...
Sheep
Defra stats reveal English sheep flock numbers are at their lowest in 12 years
Statistics from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra) latest livestock survey has shown English sheep flock numbers...
Agri Politics
Tree planting alternatives can achieve similar reductions in emissions - FUW
Alternatives to tree planting can achieve equivalent reductions in emissions while also delivering a broad range of benefits, the Farmers’...
Pig/Poultry
Views sought on remote vet inspections in bird flu control zones
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking views on using remote video veterinary inspections in avian...
Government
TFA urges Sunak to reject solar farm proposal on tenanted land
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to reject a proposal to install a solar farm...
Agri Politics
Scottish ag bill means the 'long wait for clarity' is over for livestock sector - NSA
The Scottish region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is glad that the Scottish livestock sector’s “long...
Agri Politics
'More important than ever' for political parties to back British farming - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said it will showcase why British food and farming needs to be a priority...
Government
Draft bill aims to change support framework for Scottish farmers
The Scottish government has tabled a new bill to change how farmers and rural communities receive support in Scotland. The...
Government
Agricultural land makes up 68% of England - Defra
The amount of agricultural land in England stands at 8.8 million hectares, or 68% of all land, according to new...
Agri Politics
Defra announces £12.5m in funding for robotic farming technologies
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £12.5 million in funding for the development of robotic...
