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Industry groups have welcomed the news that the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has postponed its ‘reinterpretation’ of the rules surrounding animal health export certificates for 12 months.

Fears are growing that the agriculture budget could be slashed amid the ‘frenzy of spending cuts’ which Rishi Sunak’s new Government is expected to carry out.

NFU president Minette Batters is urging the Government to revisit UK competition law to ensure greater protection for producers.

Welsh farming unions have welcomed the news that more than 95 per cent of farmers claiming BPS will today (October 14) receive an advance payment of up to 70 per cent of their claim.

Tenant farmers must be given full, independent access to all Government schemes and incentives if the sector is to thrive in a future agricultural landscape, according to the Rock Review which has been published today.

A number of agricultural bodies have sent a joint letter to International Trade Minister Kemi Badenoch demanding that a set of core standards relating to food, animal welfare and the environment be established ahead of any further trade deals.

Poultry producers in need of seasonal workers can now apply to the visa scheme after the Government revealed the names of the two official operators.

With the UK looking to diversify its trade post-Brexit, Alex Black spoke to Promar International’s Edwin Reyes about the market for food and drink in the Philippines

The Welsh Government has responded to industry concerns about its post-Brexit support scheme by putting food production and rural culture at the heart of its latest plans.

Concern over a shortage of large animal vets is mounting, as farmers left without access to livestock specialists accuse Government of merely paying ‘lip service’ to the problem.