In a joint letter to the Chancellor, farming unions warned how changes to APR could have a significant impact on tenant farmers, family farms, domestic food security and environmental delivery
The Government confirmed 43,000 temporary seasonal worker visas would be available for horticulture in 2025 – which is 2,000 fewer than was available in 2024
In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards
NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"
Tom Porter has developed a new app, AgriAudit, with the ambition to 'reduce farmers anxieties around audits'
The average Brit throws out £450 of food a year, according to a survey of 3,000 people by electrical retailer AO.com
Mr Exwood has replaced the new NFU president, Tom Bradshaw as director on the Assured Food Standards board, at a turbulent time for Red Tractor, where there is evident ‘mistrust' with its farming members
After being elected as NFU president, Tom Bradshaw spoke to chief reporter Rachael Brown as he finds his feet in his new role
Secretary of State, Steve Barclay said he has met with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and ‘changes have been made' following the tragic death of farmer Rocky Poulson
Red Tractor made 'no procedural breach' in relation to the events leading up to the commissioning of the governance review. But the review found there was a 'gulf in perception of Red Tractor' that was 'damaging' and issues with communication