Legislation

Last week, the Government published its consultation on a lump sum retirement scheme for farmers in England. But is the idea anything new, and will it achieve its aims? Abi Kay looks at historical schemes for clues.

The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has called for Natural England’s expanded budget to be used to help farmers join Defra’s new agri-environment scheme, Environmental Land Management.

Farm groups have welcomed the publication of the Government’s long-awaited consultation on a lump sum retirement scheme and delinked payments in England.

In the push for greater animal welfare standards there is every chance that some farmers will feel it is one way traffic, with the industry bearing the brunt of new rules and potential cost.

Defra will struggle to regain credibility if the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) due to be rolled out in 2022 fails, NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw has warned.

Farmers can expect big changes on animal welfare laws over the coming years, with the Government setting out plans for two new landmark Bills in this week’s Queen’s Speech.

Ministers have been urged to explain how the Environment Bill will affect farming, with concerns growing that the industry will be hit by burdensome new regulation and costs.

Livestock farmers and suppliers who use molasses in feed are set to benefit from a UK Government decision to remove the tariff on imported molasses.

A sub-group of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) is pushing for a just transition away from livestock farming across the globe.

A sub-group of the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) is pushing for a ‘just transition’ away from livestock farming across the globe.