From the editor: Should greening of farm policy be paused in wake of global conflict?

As war rages between Russia and Ukraine, is now the time for UK governments to press the pause button on agricultural policy reform and focus instead on producing enough food to feed the nation?

Ben Briggs
Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.
clock • 2 min read
From the editor: Should greening of farm policy be paused in wake of global conflict?

As war rages between Russia and Ukraine, is now the time for UK governments to press the pause button on agricultural policy reform and focus instead on producing enough food to feed the nation? It...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit Sales

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

Lantra Strong Skills, Safer Farms

Lantra Strong Skills, Safer Farms

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Farm Business

Russia faces potato shortage

Russia faces potato shortage

Alex Black
clock 10 June 2025 • 1 min read
Mole Valley Farmers reports £4.2m operating loss for 2023/24

Mole Valley Farmers reports £4.2m operating loss for 2023/24

Jack Cordery, chief executive at Mole Valley Farmers, said 2024 was one of the most challenging years in the businesses' trading history

clock 09 June 2025 • 4 min read
Scottish machinery rings set to merge

Scottish machinery rings set to merge

Ringlink and HBS combine 4,000 membership in what boards describe as 'logical step'

clock 09 June 2025 • 2 min read