A Leading horticulture body has hit out at supermarkets saying that retailers’ failure to back British growers over the winter has led directly to empty shelves and rationing.
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer today set out his stall to win the rural vote, declaring that ‘food security is national security’.
NFU president Minette Batters issued a strongly worded message to policymakers warning them that the ‘clock is ticking’ for Government to get behind British farmers and growers.
A funding package of more than £168m to boost farming productivity has been unveiled by the Government.
More than 15,000 has so far been raised by a concerned Clarkson’s Farm viewer in support of a dairy farmer whose herd has been hit by bovine TB.
A Farmer has died and his son seriously injured following an accident on a farm in Wales, according to reports.
Tests carried out after more than 100 cows died on a farm on Jersey have suggested the animals most likely died from botulism.
More than £15,000 has so far been raised by a concerned Clarksons Farm viewer in support of a dairy farmer whose herd has been hit by bovine TB.
AHDB is quitting its Stoneleigh headquarters in a bid to offer better value for levy payers, it has been announced.