Politics

Since Putin’s invasion, Ukraine has rarely been out of the headlines. But less attention has been paid to how Russians are handling sanctions. Abi Kay speaks to a Moscow farm manager to see how the ag sector is faring.

The Government must radically shift its attitude and work with industry if the food and farming labour crisis is to be resolved, MPs have warned.

The Government must ‘radically shift’ its attitude and work with industry if the food and farming labour crisis is to be resolved, MPs have warned.

Do not discount the rural vote if you want to win the next General Election, a countryside group has warned after a new poll revealed that traditional Tory supporters, disillusioned by Government policy, are now looking to Labour.

Scottish farm income figures published this week have ‘vividly illustrated’ how exposed businesses are to volatility and input costs, according to NFU Scotland.

UK beef exports to the US are frozen for the remainder of 2022, with the blockage set to hit UK exporters.

NFU Cymru has warned rising inflation and materials shortages will make it even more difficult for farmers to comply with Welsh Government’s water regulations.

The Association of Responsible Dog Owners has called for the Welsh Government’s ban on e-collars to be lifted, following the publication of data which laid bare the extent of sheep worrying in Wales.

Signs that world food prices are being driven up by investors speculating on financial markets are beginning to emerge, according to a food academic.

The Government risks looking like a failure if it defaults on its Brexit farming promises, a leading think tank has warned.