Ploughing more money into Defra’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme will keep food prices down for consumers, according to AHDB technical knowledge exchange manager Harry Henderson.

A GROUP of scientists from around the world have concluded that the war being waged against meat is ‘simplistic and reductionist’.

A GROUP of scientists from around the world have concluded that the war being waged against meat is simplistic and reductionist.

The UK beef suckler herd is set to contract by 10 per cent because of rising input costs and a lack of clarity from all Governments about future policy direction, an industry leader has warned.

This week, Abi Kay reflects on a week of revelations and Government backtracking. 

The future of farm support in England has been plunged into uncertainty once more, as Defra appeared to tear up its Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme plans.

The European Union is considering increasing its farming budget in order to boost food security, leading to calls for the UK to do the same.

Industry leaders have issued a plea for support with energy prices to be extended beyond March next year.

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice has hit out at the Government’s trade agreement with Australia, saying it is ‘not a good deal for the UK’.

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice has hit out at the Governments trade agreement with Australia, saying it is not a good deal for the UK.