Environment

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

"It is important to us that we move away from the quiet tap on the shoulder, to an inclusive system where anyone can be recognised for their contributions to agriculture"

The Trinity Natural Capital Pro Council has been created to develop a ‘new trusted natural capital valuation, accounting, and reporting framework’

AHDB said the research had demonstrated evidence in assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock 'more accurately'

PM denies he is watering down environmental policies as electric car and boiler ban shifted

Irish farmers have held protests against the changes

Government says new plans would bring £18bn boost to economy

CPRE study calls on Government to do more to address key countryside issues

Yorkshire based vegetable grower and processor JE Hartley was found to have been in breach of permit regulations for six years

Plans for new electricity infrastructure could result in miles of pylons and overhead cables being installed across thousands of acres of land