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...
Agri Politics
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,...
Agri Politics
Suffolk County Council agrees to support local farmers in its catering
Suffolk County Council has agreed to pass a Conservative Party motion to support local farmers by ensuring all catering at...
Agri-Business
NFU Cymru conference to feature climate change discussions
This year’s Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) conference is set to feature discussions centred on climate change and agriculture’s...
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’...
Agri Politics
CLA survey: 65% do not trust Labour to support the countryside
A poll conducted by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has revealed that 65% of its members do not...
Agri-Business
Farming and research orgs team up to make agri research priorities
A group of farming and research organisations are teaming up in a bid to better understand the research and innovation...
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...
Agri Politics
Minette Batters to step down as NFU president
Minette Batters has announced her intention to step down from her role as president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)...
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...
Agri Politics
Habitat Wales Scheme to open for applications this Friday
Applications for the Habitat Wales Scheme can be made from this Friday (September 29), the Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs,...
Agri Politics
SFI could be a 'game changer' for farmers - GSC Grays
GSC Grays has said the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), despite its problems and delays, may prove to be a “game...
Agri Politics
Farmers who fail to meet Countryside Stewardship deadline may still benefit
Farmers will have additional time to complete their Countryside Stewardship 2024 applications as long as they were started before the...
Agri Politics
Concerns that Glastir contract holders will be left worse off' with new scheme
The Welsh branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has voiced concern that current Glastir contract holders could be...
Agri-Business
Farmers 'need honesty' from Defra on SFI - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has said it and its members need honesty from the Department for Environment, Food and...
Government
Farmers face a 'bleak end to 2023' due to SFI delays - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that farmers are facing a “bleak end to 2023” due to delays in...
