NFU Conference: Which party will deliver best plan for British food?
20th February 2024
As the 2024 NFU conference aims to explore the topic: ‘British Food: What plan for the future?’, NFU president Minette Batters opened the event with a call for politicians to commit to providing food security.
Rishi Sunak announces next steps for farming at NFU Conference
20th February 2024
The prime minister attended this year’s NFU Conference to announce a series of new measures to support farmers, including plans to increase certain payments and cut planning permission red tape.
Jeremy Clarkson calls Welsh Government farming proposals ‘completely daft’
19th February 2024
Celebrity and farmer Jeremy Clarkson criticised farming policies proposed by the Welsh Government, calling the plans ‘completely daft’.
Dover farmers host protest at supermarket in row over cheap imports
19th February 2024
Dover farmers staged a tractor protest at a supermarket to show their disapproval of cheap foreign food imports.
BNG: Could your farm benefit from new legislation?
15th February 2024
New BNG rules present an opportunity for farmers and landowners to rent out less productive land to developers, who are now required to provide at least 10% BNG.
First farmers protest launched in Ireland: ‘Enough is enough’
14th February 2024
“Enough is enough,” say Irish farmers as they threaten to target county council meetings around the country, protesting against rising costs and increased regulations.
What does the ‘Clarkson clause’ mean for farmers?
14th February 2024
Jeremy Clarkson’s name has been mentioned by a group of pro-green Conservative MPs who would like to make it easier for farmers to open farm shops.
Welsh farmer protests begin with Wrexham roadblock
12th February 2024
20 tractors pulled up outside Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths’ office, as farming industry leaders urge that protests and blockading public roads should always be “the last resort” following strike concerns in Wales.
Another council shows support for farmers by keeping meat and dairy options
7th February 2024
Suffolk County Council has become the latest local authority to keep meat options on the table, supporting local farmers and food producers.
Agronomists speak about ‘unforeseen’ SFI consequences
1st February 2024
Agronomists speak about “unforeseen consequences” of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) amid a briefing with Defra representatives on the updated 2024 scheme.
Farmers protesting in Paris are “inspired” by Jeremy Clarkson
30th January 2024
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his support for French farmers, who say they share many of the same challenges as British farms.
UK-Canada trade deal: UK govt has made “the right decision”
29th January 2024
Farming groups have welcomed the government’s decision to halt negotiations with Canada for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – owing to disagreements on hormone treated beef and import taxes on British cheese.