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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, amid concerns of a national…
Politics
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ELMS broadly welcomed
Defra’s latest discussion document, outlining how the Environmental Land Management System (ELMS) might operate, suggests that government is listening to…
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Government clarifies furloughing rules after CLA lobbying
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed clarification by the UK Government that furloughed workers will be able…
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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 recent flooding. A £6 million…
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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 farmers to consider triggering farm…
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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 his appointment and says she…
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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 public services has been welcomed…
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BCPC Congress anticipates the impact of Brexit on crop protection and production
Inevitably, the UK’s exit from the EU featured prominently at this year’s BCPC Congress, with speakers covering a range of…
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DEFRA still faces enormous Brexit challenges, warns Public Accounts committee
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (the Department) faces enormous challenges in the lead-up to EU Exit and,…
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Growers not concerned about labour following Brexit
Labour availability does not appear to be too much of a worry to readers of Agronomist and Arable Farmer following…