Politics

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.

Fears are growing that the Shanghai Covid lockdown could be set to hit UK agricultural supply chains.

Soaring fertiliser prices are set to tighten the future supply of domestic food production, with the dairy, livestock and vegetable sectors hardest hit, according to the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA).

Farm groups are pushing for strong safeguards in any future trade deal with India to ensure production standards are protected.

Tributes have begun to pour in for Lord Henry Plumb, who died today aged 97.

Tributes have begun to pour in for Lord Henry Plumb, who died today aged 97.