Farm Business

The Soil Association Certification welcomes Labour plan as sector looks to growth

Deputy editor Alex Black takes a look at the latest AHDB outlook

Green Party's Dr Ellie Chowns has written to Dame Angela Eagle demanding issue be addressed

Rural Payments Agency release further details on who qualifies for exception groups due to reported technical issues with SFI Window 2

The Countryside Alliance has also called for a temporary cut to the 20% rate of VAT on fuel, alongside other measures

Labour MP for Penrith and Solway when asked how hopeful he was the family farm tax would be scrapped, he said: "I always have faith in my colleagues to do the right thing"

Quality Meat Scotland says trade worth £190m has brought major boost for economy

The changes will be introduced in stages, with the first payments under the updated scheme taking effect from 1 January 2027