Farm Business

I don’t know what it is about writing these articles, but it seems to make time fly at an even greater rate than usual.

Since I wrote my last article back in April things have changed considerably.

The Government has announced who will sit on the Trade and Agriculture Commission, with all farming unions across the UK represented.

The UK’s relationship with the EU is the most important one for the farming industry, but it’s amazing how many people forget that, says Oliver Dowding, arable farmer and agricultural spokesman for the Green Party in the south west.

As an Irish farmer, it is disappointing to see my UK counterparts are unwilling to get out on the streets to protest to protect food production standards, says County Meath beef farmer Eamon Cassells.

Welsh Government must learn lessons from the coronavirus crisis and change course on its post-Brexit agriculture policy, focusing more on food, says Rachel Lewis-Davies, NFU Cymru’s national environment and land use adviser.

As the Agriculture Bill passes through the House of Lords, peers will be seeking to make changes to strengthen it in several areas, says Baroness McIntosh.

Following successful industry lobbying, Government has announced agricultural vehicles more than three and a half tonnes will be exempt from Driver CPC rules later this year, reducing the regulatory burden for farmers.

"When lockdown began, I found myself working in my living room and relying on virtual meetings to communicate with colleagues and farmers."