Defra to review combinable crops supply chain practices
As part of the New Deal for Farmers, Defra is claiming arable farmers will benefit…
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Camelina breakthrough could end synthetic astaxanthin production
In a major step forward for sustainable pigment production, scientists have successfully engineered the oilseed…
Organic food production not keeping pace with demand
New figures from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), show that while…
Call for basic income for farming
Basic Income for Farmers (BI4Farmers), a new campaign group advocating economic stability in the farming…
Government needs to keep a close eye on agri markets NFU warns
The NFU is urging the Government to keep a close eye on agri markets and…
Red Tractor review an “opportunity to reset relationships”
Following the Farm Assurance Review, Red Tractor has committed itself to change. In what it…
NFU pleased with Spring Statement food security pledge
The NFU has given a positive response to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement after Rachel Reeves…
Farmer confidence hits new low
An NFU survey has revealed farmer confidence is at an all-time low. The survey of…
Growers advised to adapt to climate change
Following the publication of its Climate Change Adaptation report, the AHDB is advising farmers to prepare…
New policies and investment announced at NFU Conference
Speaking at the NFU Conference, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve…