Survey highlights need to build farmers’ confidence in ELMS
A survey has shown farmers and landowners have a strong interest in the environment and…
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‘Landmark’ Agriculture Bill becomes law
The Government’s landmark Agriculture Bill has passed into law, after more than 100 hours of…
Who do you think you are kidding Mr Johnson?
Andrew Brown is a Rutland farmer born and bred. The farm is 60% arable and…
Farmers face staff shortage in fight to feed Britain
Farmers are facing a battle to find and recruit staff to save this year’s harvest,…
ELMS broadly welcomed
Defra’s latest discussion document, outlining how the Environmental Land Management System (ELMS) might operate, suggests…
Government clarifies furloughing rules after CLA lobbying
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed clarification by the UK Government that…
Three crop rule relaxed and £6 million fund for farmers after wet winter (update NFU response)
The Government is announcing new measures today (Friday 20 March) to help farmers recover from…
New TFA National Chairman calls for action on farm rents
The new National Chairman of the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA), Mark Coulman, is encouraging tenant…
New Defra Secretary of State urged to seize opportunities for British farming
NFU President Minette Batters has congratulated the new Defra Secretary of State George Eustice on…
Chancellor’s investment pledge will help farming businesses says NFU
A commitment by the Government to significant levels of investment into the country’s infrastructure and…