Farm Business

Accusation that there is a lack of clarity in agricultural policy direction in England may come as little surprise, but that does not make them any less concerning, especially at a time when the industry is seeking to define its future outside of Europe and the Common Agricultural Policy.

With only 17 per cent of prison leavers entering employment within a year of release, Hannah Binns spoke to New Futures Network’s Lance Harris about how agricultural business can access this labour pool.

County council smallholdings continue to provide ‘vital opportunities’ for those seeking entry into agriculture, but those opportunities must go hand-in-hand with creating opportunities for further progression.

Farmers have been urged to join the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s new Farm for the Future programme to help make informed decisions about their business’ future.

The UK has agreed the broad framework of a trade deal with New Zealand, which will open the door to beef, lamb, dairy and apple imports.

The membership of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) has been announced, even as the Government was accused of failing to uphold a key recommendation of its predecessor.

H&H has reported increased profits for the year ending June 30

A range of farm groups have slammed the Governments net zero strategy, claiming it lacks ambition, is devoid of urgency and fails to recognise the value of agriculture in securing a low-carbon future.

Applications for Defras new Farming Innovation Programme have opened today (October 20), with farmers and growers encouraged to get involved.

Green peer Natalie Bennett has kick-started a Parliamentary battle to put soil at the heart of the Environment Bill.