UK market access to Japan for poultry exports
There is positive coverage today of the news that the UK has secured market access to Japan for poultry exports.
Coverage of the England Woodland Creation Offer
In today's blog we look at widespread coverage of the Forestry Commission's England Woodland Creation Offer, which provides greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers to plant and manage trees.
Environment Secretary George Eustice on future agriculture policy in England at the NFU conference 2021
In today's blog we look at coverage of the Environment Secretary's speech at the NFU Live conference yesterday (Tuesday 23 February).
Reporting of strict controls for emergency pesticide authorisation
Emergency authorisation for the limited use of a neonicotinoid seed treatment on the 2021 sugar beet crop.
Gene Editing consultation launches in England
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of the gene editing consultation.
Getting our fruit and veg onto supermarket shelves next year
Our announcement confirmed that the number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables under the Seasonal Workers Pilot will be tripled next year.
Government upholds manifesto commitment to maintain current budgets for our farmers
Following yesterday’s (25 November) Spending Review, titles such as The Scotsman, Nation Cymru, The Pig Site and Financial Times have reported on concerns over continued funding to protect and maintain the current budgets of our farmers.
BBC Focus on Farming and tackling trading endangered species online
Today we're looking at the BBC's Focus on Farming week and Minister Goldsmith's support for calls to tackle the online trade of endangered species.
Open Farm Sunday and a bumper year for Sussex vineyards
Today we're looking at coverage around Open Farm Sunday and a bumper year for Sussex vineyards.
Ascension Island protections and Basic Payment Scheme opens
In today's blog we look at Ascension Island protections, and announce the opening of the application window for the 2019 funding schemes for farmers.