New government scheme to help businesses through energy crisis
23rd September 2022
Farming groups welcomed the government’s new scheme that will cut energy bills nearly in half this winter for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations.
Liz Truss’ energy support package welcomed “to a degree”
9th September 2022
Farming industry representatives welcomed Liz Truss’ energy support package outlined this Thursday (8th September), but warned more needs to be done to protect livelihoods and food security.
Mark Spencer replaces Victoria Prentis as Defra farming minister
8th September 2022
New Defra minister of state Mark Spencer was a key figure in Boris Johnson’s government and has a strong farming background.
Ranil Jayawardena named as the new Defra secretary
7th September 2022
George Eustice has been sacked in the Cabinet reshuffle, having supported Rishi Sunak due to questions over Liz Truss’ commitment to animal welfare in international trade deals.
Industry responds as Liz Truss becomes UK’s new PM
6th September 2022
Liz Truss has officially become the UK Prime Minister today after meeting the Queen at Balmoral, having defeated Rishi Sunak in the leadership race.
NZ trade deal: AHDB explores the impact on UK farmers
15th August 2022
Analysis shows the impact on British farmers is likely to be modest, but there is a risk of more significant effects if New Zealand’s trade with China is disrupted.
Boris Johnson to resign as Conservative leader
7th July 2022
The next Conservative leader will have an “uphill battle” to win back the trust of rural voters, says Mark Tufnell, president of the Country, Land and Business Association.
Eustice to announce further funding for sustainable farm-based proteins
1st July 2022
Speaking at the Devon County Show, environment secretary George Eustice announced a funding pot to support research into farm-based protein production to reduce reliance on imports.
Rising prices causing “crisis of confidence” among British farmers, NFU warns
30th June 2022
Spiralling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect of going out of business, according to a new survey of farmers’ intentions by the NFU.
Food security key to first National Food Strategy, govt says
14th June 2022
The NFU says the strategy represents a ‘clear milestone’ as the government recognises the importance of domestic food production – but it now needs to develop into clear delivery and investment.
Govt criticised for “unacceptable” delay to import checks
29th April 2022
Minister for Brexit opportunities Jacob Rees-Mogg has confirmed no further import controls on EU goods will be introduced this year.
Spring Statement: Tax cuts welcomed but further action needed to tackle countryside cost of living crisis
23rd March 2022
Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement saw cuts to fuel duty, a raising of the National Insurance threshold and reduction in basic rate Income Tax.