The Government says fund will close as soon as cap is hit as it also reveals long-awaited opening date for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
A new report from the Environment Agency (EA) shows consistently poor performance from all nine water and sewerage companies in the region, with serious pollution incidents in 2024 up 60% from 2023
Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses
NFU warns farmers could not afford to pay all Seasonal Worker Scheme costs
Following last month’s Spending Review, the silence around Government’s attitude to farming has been deafening, says Maddie Dunn, legal director at international law firm, Charles Russell Speechlys
Steve Reed told a packed crowd at the Groundswell event they were the ‘pioneers’ and he was there to learn
Gov reveals criteria for certain farmers who missed out on the scheme when it was closed without notice in March
Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said Government needs farmers onboard if the UK is to successful reach its climate and nature goals
²ÝÁñÉçÇø and land managers are now able to apply for a total of 78 items, ranging from supporting natural flood management projects to improving water quality under this round
²ÝÁñÉçÇø said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and farmers' health