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Farmers Guardian launches ‘Save Britain's Family Farms’ campaign ...
3 days ago — In response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget which has left many small family farms feeling uncertain about their future, national agricultural publication Farmers Guardian has launched a new campaign to back Britain's family farms. Farmers Guardian, which is marking its 180th anniversary this ...
DEFRA: Updated HMG statement on farming measures in the Budget
3 days ago — DEFRA: Updated HMG statement on farming measures in the Budget. A government spokesperson said: “The government’s commitment to our farmers remains steadfast. It’s why we have committed £5 billion to the farming budget over two years – more money than ever for sustainable food production. “We understand concerns about changes to ...
Farming News - Biohub Farm Flourishes with New Wetlands, …
2 days ago — 06 Nov 2024. Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, the Biohub farm is a beacon for responsible agriculture. This pioneering research and development demonstrator farm is undergoing a further transformation with the creation of seven new wetlands funded by Farming in Protected Landscapes through Nidderdale National Landscape.
Farming News - Appointment of a Tenant Farming Commissioner …
1 day ago — The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is delighted that its strong lobbying has produced further fruit following the announcement by DEFRA that it will proceed with the appointment of a Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector in England. TFA Chief Executive, George Dunn, said “In what has been ...
AHDB: Final reports on English farmgate standards released
1 day ago — 07 Nov 2024. The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has released the final two reports in its series comparing beef and lamb farmgate production standards in England with those of key international competitors around the world. The reports form part of AHDB's commitment to support industry with evidence to help shape the ...
Agronomist offers tips after winter wheat drilling delays
2 days ago — Agronomist offers tips after winter wheat drilling delays. 06 Nov 2024. Be prepared to be flexible in your approach to managing later-drilled winter wheat crops after the planting delays caused by the wet start to autumn, a leading agronomist is urging. According to Mike Thornton, head of crop production for ProCam, winter wheat drilling has ...
Farming futures threatened by Labour budget, says NSA
4 days ago — Although the farming budget will remain unchanged at £2.4 billion for the next financial year, when considering inflation this does not line up with the fact farm business costs have risen on average by 44% since 2019. “In terms of tax reforms, the extension of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) to land enrolled in government environmental ...
Farming News - Nuffield Farming report explores how …
Sep 26, 2024 — Welsh agronomist Chris Taylor NSch 2022 has published his Nuffield Farming report entitled 'Do regenerative farming practices pave the way for UK agriculture to meet net zero?', sponsored by McDonald's UK & Ireland.
Farming News - DEFRA: Government unveils major package of …
May 15, 2024 — A major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food sector has been announced by the government yesterday (Tuesday 14 May). The package, unveiled at the Farm to Fork Summit hosted by the Prime Minister at Downing Street today, will support domestic food production, boost innovation in the sector supporting it to ...