Politics

UFU said it was 'not opposed' to carbon foot printing, but that it should be a voluntary tool that could assist farmers in identifying opportunities for improvement, not another mandatory requirement tied to vital farm support

National Sheep Association have raised concerns around the 'practicality' of EU animal welfare transportation rules including journey times and whether time spent at markets counted towards permitted journey times.

A new study from UFU says Andy Burnham's Budget now has the chance to safeguard the future of farming in UK

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"

The Government has launched an Organic Action plan which looks to unlock the growth of the domestic market

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne said rural areas cannot be expected to compete on a level playing field when their councils face greater costs in delivering services