There has been extensive discussion about the changes to Agricultural Property Relief, announced in the Budget on 30 October. The government inherited a £22 billion hole in the public finances, and we had to make difficult decisions at the Budget …
Update on industry use of neonicotinoids Today, 11 October, the Government has confirmed that the British Beet Research Organisation’s (BBRO) emergency application for the use of neonicotinoids has been refused. This follows the decision in April to support EU restrictions …
Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference 2018 Today marks the first day of the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference 2018, which brings together global leaders, NGOs, businesses and conservationists to tackle ivory demand and end the trade in illegal wildlife. With more …
Impact on animal exports in the case of a no deal Brexit There has been coverage in The Times today about the impact of disruption at British ports in the event of a no-deal Brexit. It speculates that there could …
EFRA report on regulation of water industry Today’s Times, reports on The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s (EFRA) report on regulation of the water industry. The report focusses on the need for long term resilience in the water sector, …
Today’s farming statistics show mixed results for arable farmers, with both wheat and barley showing a drop in production compared to 2017. Although they are similar to 2016 and in line with medium term average production levels. We know the weather …
A piece in the Financial Times about the Agriculture Bill, the Environment Secretary on Countryfile and The Times on public access to recycling centres.
On today's blog we look at £6 million more to tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade ahead of a major London conference and the government's action on air quality.
Clinical waste operator breaches environmental permits and The Farmers Weekly Awards took place yesterday at the Grosvenor Hotel in London, helping celebrate the best of British farming.
Leeds flood defence funding.
On today's blog we look at the misreporting around the UK's food security status when we have left the EU.