AHDB has analysed the effect of stacking elements of the SFI on arable, beef and sheep, dairy and mixed farms in England, as well as how to combine actions within the scheme
Farming, education, finance and other industries will come together for Countryside COP next week to discuss the role of UK agriculture and the rural economy in combatting climate change
The former Health Secretary, Steve Barclay has been appointed the new Defra Secretary. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø raised converns over Mr Barclay's farming experience, passion and commitment to the brief at a critical point in time for the industry
Scottish farmers and gamekeepers said the ban will make it much more difficult to control fox populations and the predation they carry out on other species such as ground-nesting birds
UK Climate Change Committee called for more funding to ensure agricultural sector was ‘resilient to the effects of climate change', as well as better recognition of the unique demands on tenant farmers
NFU Cymru criticised Red Tractor for ignoring the needs of devolved nations in their proposed environment module
Baroness Kate Rock said with many of the responses from the Government packed into the Farm Tenancy forum, a lot was resting on its success, adding that the sector needed to start seeing ‘proactive thoughtful support'
²ÝÁñÉçÇø have urged the Scottish Government to listen to farmers’ pleas on the impact of flooding and its links to the ‘exponential increase’ in beaver numbers, following the devastation caused by Storm Babet
The planning system shows little interest in food security. Of course, net zero, the environment and planning for the right developments in the right places are important. But so is food!
The Government hoped the feed products would enter the market from 2025