Defra is to make an announcement on payment rates for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 2022 onwards ‘very shortly’.
New Zealand is demanding the elimination of all agricultural tariffs as part of its trade negotiations with the UK, the country’s Trade Minister has confirmed.
Compound feed manufacturer ABN said the uncertainty leading up to the Brexit trade deal helped it accelerate supply chain traceability and monitor its environmental impact
The farming industry has reacted with concern to news that the UK and Australia have agreed a trade deal in principle.
Meat processors are warning of an impending labour shortage which has become their ‘number one concern’ over recent weeks.
Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be ‘devastating’ for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.
Farm leaders have warned a trade war between the UK and the EU would be devastating for farmers, as political threats on both sides escalated this week.
Trade talks between the UK and Norway have stalled over fears British beef and cheese could flood the Norwegian market and put farmers out of business.
Retailers and importers fear post-Brexit border checks are going to increase the price of food over the coming months.
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