The NFU has hit out at a new Defra consultation on badger culling in England, branding it political and contradictory.
The NFU has hit out at a new Defra consultation on badger culling in England, branding it ‘political’ and ‘contradictory’.
The NFU has warned trade disruption at the UK-EU border could hit farm planning and put downward pressure on farmgate prices if it continues over the coming weeks.
Farm leaders have reacted with fury after the Welsh Government announced its intention to press ahead with a ‘lazy cut and paste’ of the EU Nitrates Directive, making the whole of Wales a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Farm leaders have reacted with fury after the Welsh Government announced its intention to press ahead with a lazy cut and paste of the EU Nitrates Directive, making the whole of Wales a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ).
Defra Secretary George Eustice has launched a new consultation on Government plans to phase out badger culls in England.
Industry bodies have warned the latest delay to the flagship Environment Bill is ‘hugely unhelpful’ for farmers.
Industry bodies have warned the latest delay to the flagship Environment Bill is hugely unhelpful for farmers.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has rejected a claim from Farming Minister Victoria Prentis that the Government has succeeded in providing enough vets to sign off Export Health Certificates (EHCs).
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has rejected a claim from Farming Minister Victoria Prentis that the Government has ‘succeeded’ in providing enough vets to sign off Export Health Certificates (EHCs).