Politics

Plans to delay border SPS checks on goods imported from the European Union for a fourth time have been universally condemned by industry groups.

Britains rural economy could grow by £43 billion if effective steps are taken to address its current problems.

Ex-NFU deputy president Stuart Roberts has announced he is joining the Liberal Democrats and will help to write the party’s farming policy for the next General Election.

A new service is to be established to offer advice and urgent practical support to Ukrainian seasonal horticultural workers in Scotland.

The Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, Jacob Rees-Mogg, has called for the farming industry to be deregulated.

An Eastern European agricultural organisation has issued a plea to farmers and agricultural companies across Europe to help get aid to Ukraine, where Russian troops have stepped up attacks on the farming sector.

Ministers are being urged to put an end to the export of pesticides banned in the UK.

The Red Tractor (RT) auditing scheme for urea use has continued to prompt mixed reactions from farmers, but the NFU has issued a robust defence of the plans. Hannah Binns and Abi Kay report.

Rural communities in England are set to benefit from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), following industry pressure.

Farmers are working hard to improve rivers faster than water companies with much bigger profits, according to the Liberal Democrats.