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Livestock farmers say it must be the Government's priority to support APHA with more resources so they can take decisive action when needed

The Environmental Audit Committee argued the framework must set out how land will balance producing food in a sustainable way that supports a resilient food system, while also responding to environmental change

Defra said the bill would not have been possible had the UK remained a member of the European Union

The Secretary of State, Steve Barclay 'quickly' got the point that short-term tenancies are a problem when it comes to financing investment to drive productivity and participation in long-term environmental management

It is all part of ambitious plans to double the value of British dairy exports over the next 10 years

With upland farmers concerned for the future, reporter Rachael Brown looks at the sheep market.

First applicants receive SFI 23 cash within month of joining scheme

Unions and farmers have been left feeling frustrated after a new environmental module has been imposed on them by Red Tractor without scrutiny. The 'Greener Farms Commitment' is set to be introduced in April 2024

Farmers Guardian is at the Labour Party Conference 2023 (October 8 - October 11)

Many farmers have welcomed the straightforward nature of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) but criticised the limited information given beyond the first payment