Politics

Farmers urged to be prepared for support changes

With the new Labour Government keen to boost renewable energy production, HCR Hewitson's Emily Pumfrey takes a look at the legal implications of the diversification opportunities

With economic growth in focus for the Labour Government, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner emphasised farming’s importance at the National Sheep Association Sheep Event

Deputy Leader of Calderdale Council Scott Patient had put forward the motion which has now seen the council transition to offering 100% plant-based and vegan diets

The local authority has confirmed that nature was in 'long term decline' and that urgent action must be taken to reverse its downward spiral

This week's column from Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown, reflecting on how the revolving door at the Senedd is impacting on Welsh agriculture at a critical point in the development of the Sustainable Farming Scheme

TFA chief executive George Dunn said tenant farmers needed reassurance of the direction ahead and whether the new Labour Government would appoint a Tenant Farming Commissioner

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner will focus predominantly on farming including Environmental Land Management Schemes, food security, animal welfare including TB, as well as trade and helping to drive innovation within the sector