Farming minister promises action as protests hit the capital
More demonstrations took place earlier this week as a convoy of more than 100 tractors…
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SFI land restrictions announced in bid to increase food production
New measures have been confirmed today regarding how environmental land management schemes work alongside food…
Budget fails to fully deliver for farming says NFU
Despite some positive announcements in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget, the NFU feels it still falls…
NFU Energy pushes for standing charge overhaul amid possible cost increase
NFU Energy has voiced concerns and proposed solutions to the challenges facing its agricultural customers…
Hedgerows to be protected under law to conserve farmland wildlife
English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government lays out plans for domestic…
Food producer stability part of Spring Budget NFU urges
With Jeremy Hunt’s budget likely to bring some joy in the form of tax cuts,…
More farm protests with Kent tractor rally
Kent farmers took more protest action over the weekend with a ‘go slow’ between Ashford…
Tom Bradshaw heads up new NFU officeholder team
Tom Bradshaw has been elected to lead the NFU’s officeholder team and to represent more…
Delayed draft NAP (UK National Action Plan) due soon
Farming Minister Mark Spencer has confirmed the draft UK National Action Plan on Pesticides (NAP)…
NFU disputes Defra fly tipping study
Defra statistics on fly-tipping are still too high, and further action needs to be taken…