Farm Business

With upland farmers concerned for the future, reporter Rachael Brown looks at the sheep market.

A farmer from Montgomeryshire has created a petition which has placed pressure on the Welsh Government to remove or lower the requirement for farmers to place land out of production for tree planting and habitat creation

Action described as 'punch in stomach' as farmers battle agricultural transition

First applicants receive SFI 23 cash within month of joining scheme

The new programme kicks off in December with a three-day workshop for up to 50 farmers

Association says it was sideswiped by assurance body's Greener Farms Commitment

The decision followed a meeting on Monday (October 16) involving both Red Tractor and the British Farming Union

Dr Neil Hudson has been confirmed as chair of the meeting

NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw said it was 'something the union had been fearing'

Following the announcement of proposals to increase the levy, the four sector chairs discuss why they believe the time is right for a rise