Lack of extra TB funding in NI's draft budget will 'slow progression'

Ulster 草榴社区' Union said the failure to allocate separate funding for TB control, particularly to support wildlife intervention measures, was a 'missed opportunity'

17 March 2025 鈥� 2 min read

The Ulster 草榴社区' Union said while the Northern Ireland Executive's proposal to ring-fence the agricultural budget was a major win, the lack of additional funding for TB would slow the industry's progression....

Defra to consider over 50 recommendations in Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review

Can Baroness Minette Batters' 50,000 word report help to redefine the Government's relationship with the farming sector following its planned reforms to Inheritance Tax?

Chris Brayford

03 November 2025 鈥� 4 min read

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Ann Davies: "Once the damage is done, once a flock is destroyed, it cannot be undone"

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies writes on the devastation of dog attacks on farm businesses, and why farmers desperately need action and clarity from Government to update current legislation

Ann Davies

03 November 2025 鈥� 4 min read

Politics

Labour's IHT reforms not 'ideological' in targeting farmers, FBUK says

Family Business UK chair Steve Rigby said he believes Labour's changes to Inheritance Tax were not made with the intention of targeting small businesses like family farms

Chris Brayford

03 November 2025 鈥� 3 min read

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