SPS alignment could cost UK farms £810m, report warns
29th January 2026
A new report has revealed that immediate and complete alignment with the EU on plant protection products available could cost UK farmers hundreds of millions of pounds in the first year alone.
‘Food security is national security,’ says MP while showcasing empty supermarket shelves
27th January 2026
Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has highlighted the importance of national food security while sharing photos of empty shelves in local shops.
RPA gives update on Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier
27th January 2026
More than 4,000 farmers have accepted a further year’s extension on Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements – equating to just under £59 million.
Government pledges food standards will not be compromised in US trade talks
27th January 2026
The UK government said it would “never compromise” on Britain’s high food standards, following reports that Donald Trump is demanding American chlorinated chicken be sold in British supermarkets.
“We must act within two years to save family farms”
22nd January 2026
During an evidence session with the EFRA Committee, Baroness Minette Batters said the country needs a new economic model for farming within two years, or lose its family farming structure.
Abi Reader elected new president of NFU Cymru
22nd January 2026
Cardiff dairy farmer Abi Reader has been elected president of NFU Cymru, while livestock farmer Paul Williams of Nebo, Clwyd, has been appointed the new deputy president.
Would Jeremy Clarkson make a good farming minister?
19th January 2026
Jeremy Clarkson’s fans said they could see the TV presenter and farmer as the next agriculture minister following his appearance at the No Farmers, No Food campaign.
Calls raised for better treatment of farming families in future rail projects
16th January 2026
The NFU has emphasised the need to reflect on the mistakes from the “chaotic” HS2 project, particularly regarding the treatment of farming families, as the government announces plans for new railway developments in the coming years.
Farmers gather in London as Finance Bill enters committee stage
12th January 2026
Farmers are gathering in London today to protest against changes to IHT reliefs as parliament debates the Finance Bill.
No further changes to IHT planned, DEFRA secretary says
9th January 2026
DEFRA secretary of state Emma Reynolds said that there will be no further changes to the inheritance tax reliefs for farmers.
Farming community reacts to SFI changes
8th January 2026
Farming industry representatives have responded to reforms to the SFI announced today at the Oxford Farming Conference.
Oxford Farming Conference: Reforms to SFI announced
8th January 2026
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference today, environment secretary Emma Reynolds announced reforms to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), which are aimed at simplifying the scheme, levelling the playing field, and providing stable, predictable delivery.
