Politics

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).

Natural England (NE) cannot be allowed to be ‘judge, jury and executioner’ on the future of grazing on Dartmoor, with farmers highlighting the huge knock-on effect of destocking plans on rural businesses and local

Government needs to have a role in creating a ‘relationship of equals’ between supermarkets and British farmers with supermarkets needing to show ‘more flex’ in negotiations.

Plans for border checks on food imports from October have been welcomed, but Government must ensure there are no further delays.

The horticulture sector has been delivered another blow after it emerged a second seasonal worker provider has been removed from the Home Office register.

Rural groups have warned the Government is still ‘failing to understand the rural economy’ as Defra announced a further £110 million in funding.