Politics

Celebrity and farmer Jeremy Clarkson criticised farming policies proposed by the Welsh Government, calling the plans ‘completely daft’.

Dover farmers staged a tractor protest at a supermarket to show their disapproval of cheap foreign food imports.

New BNG rules present an opportunity for farmers and landowners to rent out less productive land to developers, who are now required to provide at least 10% BNG.

“Enough is enough,” say Irish farmers as they threaten to target county council meetings around the country, protesting against rising costs and increased regulations. 

Jeremy Clarkson’s name has been mentioned by a group of pro-green Conservative MPs who would like to make it easier for farmers to open farm shops. 

20 tractors pulled up outside Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths’ office, as farming industry leaders urge that protests and blockading public roads should always be “the last resort” following strike concerns in Wales.

Suffolk County Council has become the latest local authority to keep meat options on the table, supporting local farmers and food producers.

Agronomists speak about “unforeseen consequences” of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) amid a briefing with Defra representatives on the updated 2024 scheme.

Jeremy Clarkson has shared his support for French farmers, who say they share many of the same challenges as British farms.

Farming groups have welcomed the government’s decision to halt negotiations with Canada for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – owing to disagreements on hormone treated beef and import taxes on British cheese.

An impact assessment commissioned by Welsh Government examining the impact of its Sustainable Farming Scheme proposals forecasts a “shocking scenario” for Welsh agriculture, according to NFU Cymru.

Farmers gathered outside parliament as MPs debated an overhaul of the Grocery Supply Code of Practice, after over 100,000 people signed the #GetFairAboutFarming petition.