NFU to send letter to elected PPCs as rural crime figures are concerning
18th April 2024
The NFU is campaigning for urgent action on rural crime following recent data showing that the issue costs the UK almost £50 million per year.
River Wye action plan revealed
15th April 2024
The River Wye action plan has been launched to preserve the long-term health of the river. It will include the introduction of up to a £35 million grant for poultry manure management equipment as well as the appointment of a new ‘river champion’ and taskforce.
Another three councils oppose vegan trend to support UK farmers
12th April 2024
Another three councils, including the first in Scotland, have opposed the plant-based movement, showing support for local farmers.
Farming bosses welcome government response to independent review on Dartmoor
11th April 2024
The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone.
NFU calls out ‘major issues’ with flooding fund launched earlier this week
11th April 2024
The NFU has just issued a statement pointing out “major issues” with the newly announced Farming Recovery Fund, which aimed to help farmers devastated by Storm Henk in January.
New landlord-tenant code of practice called ‘good start’ in fair communication
10th April 2024
The launch of the code of practice regulating landlord-tenant relationships has been warmly welcomed by farming leaders.
Licensing changes make it easier for farmers to grow hemp
10th April 2024
Defra has just announced changes that make it easier for farmers to grow hemp, maximising its economic and environmental potential. However, strict laws on cannabis remain in place.
Farmers need clarity over tax treatment of land in environmental schemes
9th April 2024
Farm and estate property consultancy Carter Jonas has called for clarity over the tax treatment of land put into environmental schemes.
NFU calls for halt to SMETA changes until growers are fully consulted
2nd April 2024
The NFU is calling for a halt to proposed rule changes that require growers to pay recruitment fees. The union fears that the new legislation could have a financially damaging impact on farmers.
SFI cap welcomed by farming groups
28th March 2024
Farming groups have expressed relief that the government has listened to the sector’s growing fears that environmental schemes could pose a threat to food security.
How can farmers balance green schemes with food production?
28th March 2024
A rural property expert encourages farmers to carefully consider to what extent they enter new environmental schemes after inheritance tax relief was extended in the Spring Budget.
Farmers protest: Westminster surrounded by tractors
26th March 2024
Hundreds of tractors took part in a go-slow farmer protest in London yesterday, demanding UK food security.