New precision breeding laws introduced to boost Britain’s food security
1st October 2024
New precision breeding technology to increase food production, reduce costs to farmers, and allow drought- and disease-resistant crops to be grown will be brought forward under new laws, the government has just announced.
Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would mean death to many farms, farmers warn
1st October 2024
Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would tear apart family farms and damage the UK’s food security, according to a new poll by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’ uncovers harsh reality of British farms being on brink
27th September 2024
Organic veg box company, Riverford, has teamed up with a group of British farmers, including conservationist and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, to launch a new fairness campaign called ‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’, aimed at exposing misleading supermarket “farmwashing” practices.
Labour Party Conference: What has Steve Reed said about the ag budget?
25th September 2024
The ag budget has formed a key part of discussions at this year’s Labour Party Conference, with farming groups urging the government to make good on food security promises.
environmental
New flooding resilience partnership just launched, promising ‘joint solutions’
23rd September 2024
With rural communities increasingly on the frontline of extreme weather and the devastating impacts of flooding, the government just announced the launch of a new partnership that aims to support rural flood resilience and help farmers adapt to a changing climate.
Farmers among the hardest hit by UK-EU trade deal, report finds
18th September 2024
There has been a 27% drop in UK exports, and a 32% drop in imports to and from the EU since 2021, with farming one of the worst affected industries.
British beef export market may lose over £500m, industry leaders warn
16th September 2024
The British meat industry is warning that beef exports can be “ceased overnight” as Defra is failing to comply with the EU’s new regulations.
politics
‘Farmer the new poor’ – Thousands of Australian farmers attend protest in Canberra
16th September 2024
Thousands of Australian farmers protested in front of Parliament House, showcasing their dissatisfaction with government farming policies.
politics
Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael elected as new EFRA chair
12th September 2024
Liberal Democrat MP and farmer Alistair Carmichael has been elected as the new chair of the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee that scrutinises Defra’s work in Parliament.
Extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in coming years
12th September 2024
British farmers warn that extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in the next decade.
Farmers asked to choose nine AHDB Sector Council members
12th September 2024
Levy payers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB’s four Sector Councils, following an open and competitive selection process.
‘Insane’ plans for huge solar farm in Kent rejected
12th August 2024
Plans to build a solar farm the size of 86 football pitches on high-grade farmland in Kent have been rejected.