Chair of Food and Agriculture Stakeholder Taskforce (FAST), Neil Wilson said the funding needs to be seen to be an investment into the industry and rural economy
This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: ADAS agricultural consultant and farmer Stuart Jones
Berry growers raise concerns amid funding review
RPA chief executive Paul Caldwell said he leaves the agency in a 'great position' to further maximise grant-making and deliver for its customers
NI National Sheep Association said with the new SAP, sheep-only farmers are projected to ‘lose a substantial 17% of their Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) support’
Anyone not currently on Natural England's shortlist will have to 'wait until later in the year' for guidance on how to access the scheme
AgriAudit’s vision is to ‘streamline audit processes, reduce paperwork and give farmers control over their compliance requirements'
Prior to the Budget, the Farmers' Union of Wales previously warned a worse case scenario of full ‘Barnettisation' of Wales' agricultural funding could equate to a ‘drop of around 40% in funding for Welsh farming - a cut of around £150m a year'
Scottish Government has announced plans to back farmers with a 'new deal' which sees rural Scotland thrive
March Spending Review is key to future of SFI, says department, which admits concerns over future budget