General Election brings weeks of 'uncertainty' and 'chaos' for farming

The announcement came just 24 hours after Defra unveiled its ‘improved and expanded' Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer

clock • 4 min read
General Election brings weeks of 'uncertainty' and 'chaos' for farming

Farmers are facing weeks of ‘uncertainty' and ‘chaos' following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to call a General Election on July 4, industry leaders have warned. The announcement came just 24...

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

 

Used Suzuki 500 KQ ATV

Used Suzuki 500 KQ ATV

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

New TFM galvanised ATV trailers in stock

New TFM galvanised ATV trailers in stock

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

New Kubota RTV-X1110

New Kubota RTV-X1110

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Politics

Farmer to lead rural affairs brief for the Welsh Conservatives

Farmer to lead rural affairs brief for the Welsh Conservatives

With 12 months to go until the 2026 Senedd Elections, Welsh Conservatives Leader Darren Millar has announced a reshuffle in the Shadow Cabinet

clock 03 May 2025 • 2 min read
Martin Lines: "The slogan, 'No Farmers, No Food' is everywhere. But how true is this?"

Martin Lines: "The slogan, 'No Farmers, No Food' is everywhere. But how true is this?"

Arable farmer Martin Lines said farmers have 'wasted time' by fighting the 'wrong battles' with Government when they should be championing the benefits they provide to society as a whole

Farmers Guardian
clock 02 May 2025 • 4 min read
Reform makes early strides in rural communities at May 2025 local elections

Reform makes early strides in rural communities at May 2025 local elections

The Conservatives have so far lost 62 seats in the May 2025 local election. Nigel Farage said the results have shown the UK's two-party system is 'dead'. Is he right?

clock 02 May 2025 • 2 min read