Greater complexity needed when measuring methane from livestock, study finds

AHDB has welcomed a pioneering study by UK scientists that demonstrates the need for using multiple metrics, such as GWP*, to accurately assess the climate impact of methane from livestock for better policymaking.

England “on course” for new approach to regulating precision bred products

Progress paves the way for a more streamlined and evidence-based approach to regulating food and feed products developed using new precision breeding techniques, NIAB says.

Rishi Sunak scraps new boiler ban and meat tax proposals

The prime minister has announced a series of row backs on the government’s net zero plans, covering electric cars, new boilers and home upgrades, as well as a proposal to tax meat consumption.

Minette Batters scoops dairy award for “passionate advocacy”

NFU president Minette won the Dairy UK Award this month, for raising the profile of a wide range of agricultural issues with government and the media.

National Rural Crime Action Week calls for greater security

As rural crime continues its unrelenting spread across the UK, the NFU is calling for greater protection for farmers and landowners as National Rural Crime Action Week gets underway.

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 open for applications

Farmers can now apply for Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme to get paid for taking action to protect and enhance the environment while producing food sustainably and profitably.

NFU Cymru concerned farmers will be worse off under new interim scheme

NFU Cymru’s Rural Affairs Board has voiced concerns that farmers’ finances may take a hit when transitioning to the new interim environment scheme, designed to fill the gap between the end of Glastir and the start of the Sustainable Farming Scheme in 2025.

AgriScot Business Skills Competition offers £1000 cash prize

The AgriScot Business Skills Competition, sponsored by NFU Mutual and supported by Scotland’s Rural College, looks to support aspiring young professionals by encouraging them to think about the skills required to manage an agricultural business, whilst also connecting them with mentors and networks, to help with their personal and professional development. 

Petition demands increased entry for upland farmers into higher tier schemes

Hundreds of farmers have signed a petition demanding more support for England’s uplands from the government and increased entry into higher-tier payment schemes to help producers deliver ambitious land management targets.

Farmers given more time to complete Countryside Stewardship applications

To enable more farmers to be part of the scheme, Defra has announced support will be provided to those who started their Countryside Stewardship (CS) 2024 applications by the deadline of Friday 15th September to make sure they can still benefit from the scheme.

Farmer behaviour critical to controlling livestock disease outbreaks, study shows

New research by the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham has revealed how differences in farmer behaviour, particularly around vaccination uptake, can influence the outcome of livestock disease outbreaks.

Support for farmers welcome but SFI still “a million miles away”

Farming groups have welcomed the package of measures announced by Defra on the eve of Back British Farming Day (12th September) to provide an uplift to the industry, but said more needs to be done to support producers currently facing a cash-flow crisis.

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