All news articles ENVIRONMENTWelsh Labour blocks Tory farmland solar protection planThe Welsh Labour government has voted down a Conservative motion that sought to halt the use of agricultural land for large-scale solar projects. The motion, tabled by the Welsh Conservatives,… FARM POLICYSpending Review: Defra funding higher than expectedChancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review has delivered a better-than-expected outcome for Defra, easing fears of severe budget cuts to green farming and environmental support. The Treasury settlement for Defra… FARM POLICYDefra cuts threaten nature recovery, Reeves warnedFarmers and green groups have raised alarm over the potential for deep cuts to Defra’s budget in this week’s Spending Review – with fears that key farm support schemes could… FARM POLICYNFU Cymru launches Senedd election manifestoNFU Cymru has outlined its key asks of political parties in Wales ahead of the Senedd election in May next year. Launching its Welsh farming: Growing forward manifesto in Cardiff… FARM POLICYNon-stun animal slaughter ban petition prompts MP clashMPs have clashed over a public petition calling for a ban on the non-stun slaughter of animals, reigniting longstanding discussions around animal welfare and religious freedom. The Westminster Hall debate… NEWSMorrisons fuels farmer anger over lucky-dip beef steakRetail giant Morrisons has become the latest retailer to face the brunt of farmer anger over its ‘Limited Edish Beef Ribeye Steak’. On its website, the country of origin for… NEWSUK-wide protests held against large-scale solar farmsCampaigners across England and Wales held a nationwide day of action to challenge Labour’s plans to green light large-scale solar farms on productive farmland. Co-ordinated walks were held on Sunday… FARM POLICYWales Environment Bill gets frosty receptionFarmers in Wales have expressed their fears that a new environment bill recently laid in the Senedd will lead to extra regulation and place unrealistic burdens on their businesses. The… NEWSDefra head accused of snubbing farmers over IHT fearsDefra secretary Steve Reed has been accused of failing to properly engage with farmers at the Royal Cornwall Show, and of skipping the Devon County Show entirely, amid rising anger… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 257: Spending review - likely impact on farmingIn this episode, we look at the likely impact of the government's spending review on UK farming and the environment. We have a sneak preview of this month’s Cereals event… FARM POLICYScots Land Reform Bill ‘unworkable’, landowner group warnsLandowner organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has warned that the Scottish government’s Land Reform Bill is “unworkable” and could damage rural businesses across the country. The Land Reform (Scotland)… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Farm safety, weed wars and IHT latestWelcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your regular round-up of the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are the markets (opens… FARM POLICYScottish government set to unveil £14m capital grants schemeThe Scottish government will unveil a new £14m Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) at the Royal Highland Show 2025, aimed at helping farmers and crofters invest in sustainable, climate-friendly practices.… NEWSVivergo workers take urgent plea to WestminsterWorkers from Vivergo Fuels, the UK’s largest bioethanol plant near Hull, took their concerns directly to Westminster this week amid fears the plant could close within days without urgent government… ENVIRONMENTSouth Downs National Park launches policy consultationFarmers operating within the South Downs National Park will be expected to plant more trees, help clean watercourses, and provide better public access as part of a new Partnership Management… NEWSBaroness Batters seeks industry input for profitability reviewFarmers and growers across England are being asked to help shape a major government-backed review into farming profitability, led by former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters. In an open letter… ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWRoyal Highland Show 2025: Mission to attract next genAs the Royal Highland Show 2025 fast approaches, excitement is mounting for what promises to be another unforgettable celebration of Scotland’s rural life, food, farming and innovation. Running from June… WEATHERFarmers lost £1bn to extreme weather in 2024, Defra saysUK farmers faced a loss of more than £1bn in arable crop income in 2024, primarily due to severe weather including an exceptionally wet winter, according to new government data.… More articles
