In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the Efra Committee's call for changes to Inheritance Tax to be delayed for 12 months, a call from the Environment Agency for farmers to see inspections as an 'opportunity' rather than a 'hindrance', Farmers Guardian's next webinar on dairy contract legislation and news that Morrisons will sponsor Prime Video's Clarkson's Farm, with the new series landing this week
Dairy producers have been urged to take the time to read and understand the new contracts and what it means for their business
The move comes as part of a broader effort looking to reduce 'overlapping, unnecessary, or disproportionate rules'
Tenants are being sought for three farms in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Personal import restrictions remain in place on products from the European Union
Fisher German’s David Kinnersley says eligible farmers are better off applying now despite the small application window and extra restrictions
In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the warnings from the dairy sector to not let the opportunities offered by new contract legislation pass them by, Aldi pledges to maintain standards despite new trade deals and a look ahead to the new series of Clarkson's Farm
In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Defra's decision to allow those with in-progress SFI applications starting since January 12 to continue with their applications, following a legal threat from the NFU asserting proper notice had not been given, and Cranswick has launched an investigation after undercover footage revealed alleged 'abuse' at pig farm
It follows positive feedback on on-farm slaughter changes last year which saw a 25% reduction in the number of stock slaughtered on farms
Poultry and other captive birds will be allowed to be kept outside from May 15