Long-awaited tech fund for farmers to launch in spring
Jan 10, 2025 · Speaking at Oxford Farming Conference, Defra Secretary Steve Reed confirmed the fund would go ahead this spring.. He said would fund farmer-led trials "to bridge the gap …
UK concern as Germany confirms foot-and-mouth disease
Jan 12, 2025 · The UK farming industry has expressed concern following confirmation of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo in Germany. The country's first case of …
NFU says 'questions remain' as Arla trials feed additive Bovaer
Nov 29, 2024 · NFU Dairy Board chair, Paul Tompkins said: “Questions remain about long-term efficacy, that it can be used practically and effectively on farm, and that animal health and …
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What are Defra's future plans for the Countryside Stewardship?
Dec 17, 2024 · In the budget, it was quietly announced that de-linked Basic Payments for 2025 are to be slashed to less than 25% of their original value, with a maximum payment of just …
Government confirms timetable to implement precision breeding …
Jan 9, 2025 · But APPGSTA chair, George Freeman MP said the timetable was 'very good news' for the farming industry, investors and innovators. "The Act is progressive, coherent and …
Scotland's first bird flu case announced in Angus backyard flock
Jan 11, 2025 · Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock in Scotland, making it the country's first case of the season. The disease was detected in poultry …
Six key themes facing farmers and landowners for 2025
Jan 8, 2025 · Make succession planning a positive. The number one issue facing most farms in 2025 is likely to be succession planning, following the changes to the inheritance tax regime …
Leading farm figures recognised in 2025 New Year Honours List
Jan 1, 2025 · Leading figures linked to the British food and farming industry have been recognised in the King's 2025 New Year's Honours List. Former NFU Dairy Board chair Michael Oakes …
Unions step up campaign against 'family farm tax' with banners
Dec 19, 2024 · It comes as the owners of tens of thousands of family-run farms and businesses urged the government earlier this week to scrap its controversial tax changes.. Thirty-two trade …