Politics

The future of farm support in England has been plunged into uncertainty once more, as Defra appeared to tear up its Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme plans.

The need to achieve global sustainable food production while addressing the ongoing climate emergency took centre stage at COP 27’s Adaptation and Agriculture Day.

The European Union is considering increasing its farming budget in order to boost food security, leading to calls for the UK to do the same.

Industry leaders have issued a plea for support with energy prices to be extended beyond March next year.

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice has hit out at the Government’s trade agreement with Australia, saying it is ‘not a good deal for the UK’.

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice has hit out at the Governments trade agreement with Australia, saying it is not a good deal for the UK.

The grocery sector has warned that food inflation could hit 19 per cent over the coming months as the farming industry says production will be reduced if nothing is done to address financial pressures.

The Welsh Government has defended its decision not to issue a national housing order just hours after a further outbreak of avian influenza was discovered at a captive bird site in North Wales.

China’s authoritarian Government is playing the long game on food security, stockpiling massive amounts of the world’s key staples. Bruce Jobson and Abi Kay reports.

Tenant farmers in Wales have expressed fears that the Governments new Sustainable Farming Scheme will be unworkable, leaving them sidelined.