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Pig industry representatives have voiced their concerns following Defra’s plans for changes to food labelling regulations. According to the National Pig Association, the proposal may have “significant implications” for the pork supply chain.

British farmers are set to bring the countryside to London during a protest that kicks off later today. 

Red Tractor’s chair has acknowledged that errors were made in the development of the Greener Farms Commitment.

Staffordshire farmers met with local police officers, demanding tougher action after 18 crimes were reported in just one area of the county in six months.

Farmers can now apply for FETF funding to help pay for equipment and technology to improve animal health and welfare.

Updates to environmental schemes that were announced in the Spring Budget have been welcomed by farming organisations.  

Co-op has become the latest retailer to announce adding a ‘Best of British’ section to its website. This will make it “easier and quicker” for customers to find locally produced food. 

There may be an end to farmer protests around Europe following the latest EU proposals set out for discussion on 26th March. 

An Aberdeenshire agricultural machinery company that had been in business for over 100 years has gone into administration. 

In the Houses of Parliament this week, UK environment secretary Steve Barclay discussed easing rules for farmers who would like to diversify their businesses. The topic had been previously raised by celebrity and farmer Jeremy Clarkson. 

The NFU is urging MPs to back the ‘Buy British Bill’ and asks the new government to supply the public sector with more food from British farms. 

As the government opens up new rounds of FETF funding this spring, we take a look at what farmers can apply for now, as well as future dates to keep in the diary.