N.Ireland
The UK Government has today published a new strategy to cut air pollution in the coming years, including a clamp-down on farm ammonia.
Agri-Business
This morning the UK's Michael Gove gave assurances that BPS payments will be maintained for a "number of years".
The announcement that CCTV will become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new plans has been welcomed by the NFU.
Policy Exchange has advised the British government to phase-out direct subsidies and income support for farmers by 2025.
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set up a fund worth £230 million to cover penalties relating to the CAP.
Other
The UK will not compromise on animal welfare and environmental standards in any trade deal reached with the US, according to Michael Gove.
Rural Life
Britain is set to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars or vans from 2040 onwards, in an effort to tackle air pollution.
The UK Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will outline the future of...
Wealthy UK farmers will receive lower subsidies when Brexit takes effect, the head of the DEFRA has confirmed.
Michael Gove has been appointed UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in the Cabinet reshuffle.
