North Devon District Council’s motion to turn vegan criticised by farmers
20th July 2024
North Devon District Council’s motion to turn vegan received backlash from the local farming community.
Support schemes announced by Welsh Government ahead of SFS introduction called ‘logical step forward’
18th July 2024
NFU Cymru said that the Welsh Government’s announcement of interim schemes for 2025 is a “logical step forward” to ensure support for the farming industry and environmental delivery until new replacement schemes are operational.
Vaughan Gething resigns as Welsh first minister
16th July 2024
The Welsh first minister, Vaughan Gething, has resigned just four months after being elected to the job.
Controversial Sunnica £600m solar farm to be built on Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border
16th July 2024
Controversial plans for a huge solar farm to be built on the Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border have just been approved by the new secretary of state for energy.
Will Defra staff go on strike over pay conditions?
12th July 2024
Defra staff said they are “able to and prepared to” strike for fair working conditions.
NFU president meets new Defra secretary of state
9th July 2024
NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with new Defra secretary of state Steve Reed MP on his first full day in office, where they discussed “key and immediate actions” that are needed to enable the British food and farming sector to thrive.
Daniel Zeichner appointed as new farming minister
8th July 2024
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has just been appointed as new farming minister.
Steve Reed announced as new Defra secretary
8th July 2024
Steve Reed has just been appointed as the new secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs.
Former NFU president Minette Batters honoured with peerage
8th July 2024
The former NFU president Minette Batters has been granted a life peerage following the dissolution of parliament.
What does a Labour government mean for farming?
5th July 2024
As Keir Starmer becomes the UK’s next prime minister, a Labour government is likely to signal a period of significant change for farmers.
2024 general election
General election 2024: Watch out for scammers
3rd July 2024
Voters have been warned to watch out for scammers amid the general election on 4th July.
General election: What is each party promising farmers?
2nd July 2024
With the polls opening on 4th July, Farmers Guide provides a summary of what each political party has promised farmers during the general election campaign.