Agriculture

NFU Scotland says funding must be assured as 'vulnerable' Bill goes before MSPs

The Award is the equivalent of the MBE and is the highest accolade that a voluntary group can receive in the UK

The former Health Secretary, Steve Barclay has been appointed the new Defra Secretary. Farmers raised converns over Mr Barclay's farming experience, passion and commitment to the brief at a critical point in time for the industry

Brother and sister Charles and Margaret grew up on the family farm with their six other siblings. They were well known in the village and farming community, being described as ‘local characters', who lived for one another

This week our chief reporter Rachael Brown looking at whether Welsh farmers will start turning their back on Government if sufficient support payments for climate and food production are not secured

It is all part of ambitious plans to double the value of British dairy exports over the next 10 years

UK Climate Change Committee called for more funding to ensure agricultural sector was ‘resilient to the effects of climate change', as well as better recognition of the unique demands on tenant farmers

NSA's vice president and Red Tractor sector board member, Bryan Griffiths said a completely independent review is vital in order to 'gain confidence and trust' from the sector

Welsh farmers pleaded with Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths at NFU Cymru conference to fight their corner and provide stability for future funding

NFU Cymru criticised Red Tractor for ignoring the needs of devolved nations in their proposed environment module