Politics
Scotland’s rural parliament receives new funding boost
Scotland’s rural and farming communities will have a chance to have their voices heard in decision-making as part of the UK’s only rural parliament…
Read more
More Politics news
Politics
NFU Cymru leaders reject new Sustainable Farming Scheme amid concerns
NFU Cymru leaders have said they will not join the Welsh government’s new Sustainable Farming Scheme based on the current proposals for the support…
Read more
Politics
New bill seeks to deter theft of ATVs after industry lobbying
A new bill seeking to deter the theft and resale of quads and ATVs has received Royal Assent following months of lobbying work by farming groups. The…
Read more
Politics
Watchdog urged to investigate UK fertiliser market after record profits
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has been urged to examine the UK fertiliser market following record profits. NFU Scotland said for…
Read more
Politics
Welsh government says Glastir contracts will end after December
Farm leaders in Wales have highlighted their shock after the Welsh government announced that mainstream Glastir contracts will not be extended…
Read more
Politics
Farm leader raises industry's 'uncertainties' with Welsh Secretary
Uncertainties faced by the farming industry in Wales and what support is required from both the UK and Welsh governments have been put in the…
Read more
Politics
Welsh government urged to follow England and relax agritourism rules
The Welsh government is being urged to follow England’s example by relaxing planning rules around agritourism. In a landmark decision laid before…
Read more
Politics
UK beef sector faces 'catastrophic decline', body warns government
The National Beef Association (NBA) has called for 'urgent changes' to current UK farming policies or else the beef sector will be pushed into a…
Read more
Politics
Farmers 'fearful' of Welsh government's 10% tree cover target
Welsh farmers are said to be 'deeply concerned' and 'fearful' of the Welsh government's 10% mandatory tree planting element of the Sustainable…
Read more
Politics
'Blow' to markets as Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal
Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea grain deal is a blow to the markets and will halt the flow of agri commodities leaving Ukraine…
Read more