All news articles NEWSWelsh plans for increased TB testing provoke backlashWelsh rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths is facing a backlash from farmers after announcing additional testing requirements to tackle bovine TB. In a statement to the Senedd on Tuesday (14… NEWSScottish Parliament calls for farmer views on QMS levy risesThe Scottish government’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is seeking views on the proposed levy increase by Quality Meat Scotland. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has not requested an increase in… ENVIRONMENTWildlife Trusts demand return to N licensing in WalesThe scrapping of a proposed licensing scheme to regulate the spreading of livestock slurry in Wales has been described by a wildlife charity as a “significant backward step” for nature… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONUK needs independent food security committee, AIC saysNew government farm support schemes weighted towards the environment and the countryside risk UK food security, a major new report suggests. The independent report, commissioned by the Agricultural Industries Confederation… NEWSVideo: Farmer defends his actions on River LuggA Herefordshire farmer who was jailed for causing damage to a protected river has defended his actions, insisting they helped prevent flooding to local properties and land. Several homes along… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 182: Natural England on food securityThis week, will government targets to protect 30% of UK land leave enough left to maintain UK food security? We try to find out by asking the head of agriculture… NEWSFarmers showcase best of British food at Lord Mayor's ShowFarmers and growers took to the streets of London at the weekend in a major celebration of the best of British agriculture. Representatives of the Worshipful Company of Farmers and… NEWSOpinion: Autumn mornings quiet after road racers curbedThe clocks may have changed, but my body clock takes some time to catch up. For a few lovely days, there’s a drowsy bonus hour before the alarm goes off,… NEWSWho is Steve Barclay, the new Defra secretary?Former health secretary Steve Barclay has been confirmed as the new Defra secretary, following Therese Coffey’s resignation. Mr Barclay, who has served as secretary of state for health and Brexit… NEWSTractor driver jailed over fatal crash involving cyclistsA tractor driver who killed a woman cyclist and seriously injured her teenage son was using his mobile phone in the moments before the crash, a court was told. Jonathan… NEWSSteve Barclay appointed as new Defra secretary in reshuffleMP for North East Cambridgeshire Steve Barclay has been announced as the new Defra secretary. The announcement comes after Therese Coffey resigned as Defra secretary, after serving just over 12… NEWSHarvest heatwaves likely to lead to surge in farm firesHotter summers and record temperatures are expected to become more commonplace for future harvests, therefore increasing the risk of farm fires. In 2022, the UK faced an exceptionally hot and… NEWSOpinion: How teenagers can get their kicks from agricultureIt is often said that young people, and society at large, feel disconnected from where their food comes from, place little value on food producers, and perceive the agri-food industry… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Sugar row, Kaleb Cooper and delinkingWelcome to another edition of This Week in Farming, where we bring you the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. But before we get started, here’s a… NEWSOpinion: Farmers should resist Red Tractor's latest moveI wasn't surprised Red Tractor's recent plan for a Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) went down like a lead balloon with farmers. The proposal was that, from April 2024, it would… NEWSGovernment faces legal action over sewage sludge on farmlandAn environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government, accusing it of axing its pledge to regulate microplastics and chemicals in sewage sludge spread over farmland. Fighting Dirty,… NEWSEditor's view: Culture change needed to secure food supplyOf all the supply chains to be found in British agriculture, it is the ones in the egg and poultry sectors that are so often held up as examples of… NEWSNatural England spent £18k of taxpayer cash on SSSI hearingNatural England spent more than £18,000 of taxpayers’ money on travel and accommodation to designate an area of Cornwall a heavily protected conservation area, Farmers Weekly can exclusively reveal. Ten… More articles
