Politics

More than half (59 per cent) of small abattoir owners are preparing to shut up shop over the next five years, new research from National Craft Butchers (NCB) has shown.

Farmers have raised concerns about the UK Government’s new tree planting grant scheme, warning it is ‘deeply unattractive’.

Farmers have raised concerns about the UK Governments new tree planting grant scheme, warning it is deeply unattractive.

Ranjit Singh Boparan has warned supply of chicken and turkey was under threat

The publication of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy has been broadly welcomed by industry bodies but there are areas of concern for meat, dairy and sugar producers

A leading trade expert has described the animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance chapter in the UK-Australia deal as a symbolic gesture.

A leading trade expert has described the animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance chapter in the UK-Australia deal as a ‘symbolic gesture’.

Plaid Cymru Ceredigion MP Ben Lake says the UK-Australia trade deal has given Welsh farmers a ‘harsh lesson’ about Westminster’s trade priorities.

Farmers were worried about their future viability despite preparing for the changes to subsidies and direct payments

British Sugar has said it is ’surprised and deeply alarmed’ by the proposals