Politics

With all the chaos circling Westminster and departments such as Defra, it is no wonder Labour is pummelling the Conservatives in the polls.

Hopes that the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme could be extended beyond six months or be adopted as a five-year rolling programme have been dashed by the Home Office.

Government needs to act swiftly to extend parallel imports and permits for plant protection products until a proper regulatory process is in place, with the NFU warning the industry is running out of time.

A plan to tackle rural crime and protect wildlife in Wales was launched at the Royal Welsh showground on Thursday.

Seeing the devastating impact of bovine TB week in, week out, is driving farm vets out of the profession.

DEFRAS ability to deliver on key aims has been thrown into question amid claims that the department lacks direction and appears to be in complete disarray.

Labour is committed to eradicating bovine TB without culling badgers and to consult with farmers on controversial right to roam proposals, but courting rural voters is about more than farmers and landowners.

With more information on BNG being confirmed by Government, Carter Jonas takes a look at the opportunities for farmers.

The National Pig Association (NPA) described the revelations as shocking and deeply concerning

Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland are to be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of spreading bovine tuberculosis (bTB).