Politics News

Farmers and farming groups have responded to recent comments made by Ethan Brown, owner of the world’s largest plant-based ‘meat’ alternatives company.

The British government’s U-turn on the exemption for UK food workers from isolation means daily testing will replace isolation for some key workers.

National Pig Association chief executive Zoe Davies has warned that farms will see serious problems in “a matter of weeks” if the government does not act to address staff shortages.

New research suggests such a tax could cost the UK nearly £250 million, and proposes a more subtle approach encompassing climatic, economic, and land use factors.

The second half of the report into our nations eating habits looks to examine the strengths and flaws of the entire food system from farm to fork.

The Dorset farmer campaigning to change the law following the death of his now-famous Highland cow, Gladis, is one step closer to the so-called ‘Gladis Law’ being passed.

In a new essay for the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Prince Charles has praised those working towards a sustainable food system, whilst issuing a warning that the future of the family farm is in danger. 

Defra has announced renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people from all parts of society access Britain’s most beautiful landscapes.

The leader of the campaign is C.L.E.A.R. – the Consortium for Labelling for the Environment, Animal welfare, and Regenerative farming.

The US and UK have reached an agreement to temporarily suspend tariffs imposed on a range of products as a result of the Airbus-Boeing dispute.

“Real fears” over consequences of UK-Australia trade deal as Boris Johnson and Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, reach a broad agreement.

“Give and take” will be needed to overcome growing tensions over the Northern Ireland protocol and avoid a trade war, as growing tensions between the UK and the EU cast a shadow over G7.