NFU reiterates commitment to work with Defra on SFI, as scheme opens
The Sustainable Farming Incentive has opened for applications in England. The scheme is available to…
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Urgent action needed to prevent rising costs impacting on British food production, NFU survey warns
Spiralling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans,…
Eustace takes the flak
Soil took centre stage at a Groundswell panel event on the second day of the…
Rural Policy Group calls for UK to increase self-sufficiency in food production and fairer distribution of value in the supply chain
At its annual conference this month, the Rural Policy Group, a think tank campaigning for better…
Food security just as important as the environment
Food security should be as great a focus for the Government as environmental schemes –…
Sustainable Farming Incentive on Common Land at risk due to Lack of Clarity
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) and the Foundation for Common Land (FCL) have come together…
Food crisis risk without Government support for farmers
The nation is at high risk of a food crisis if the Government does not…
Rose Riby appointed new head of seeds and arable at AIC
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Rose Riby as its new Head of Seeds,…
Bradshaw criticises Government for failing to give dates for future farming support scheme
NFU Vice President Tom Bradshaw has criticsed the the Government for the lack of information…
Landscape and local nature recovery schemes announced by Government
The Government has unveiled two new environmental land management schemes, marking the next stages of…