The National Sheep Association (NSA) has branded new research which claims sheep farmers would be better off afforesting their land ‘fundamentally flawed’.

AHDB has committed to holding regular ballots on sector levies and how they are spent as part of its response to the Government’s review on its activities.

The Welsh Conservatives have called for CCTV to become mandatory in abattoirs, branding the Government’s voluntary approach to date a ‘failure’.

Failure to protect the UK’s food production standards in future trade deals risks increasing anti-microbial resistance in humans, a new report has warned.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has set up a new farming trade advisory group (TAG) this week, in a bid to engage business in ongoing trade talks with countries around the world.

A new survey carried out by the Tenant Farmers’ Association (TFA) has shown almost one third of tenants have struggled to pay their rent due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Countryside groups have called on the Government to take action to ‘save’ the rural economy, after new analysis revealed 320,000 jobs could be at risk when the furlough scheme comes to an end.

NFUS has welcomed the passing of the Scottish Agriculture Bill as a ‘step forward’ towards post-Brexit stability.

NFU Cymru is encouraging farmers in Wales to respond to a survey about the future of the uplands.

The National Pig Association (NPA) has warned any friction at the UK-EU border when the Brexit transition period comes to an end will hit exports of breeding stock and cull sows.