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A new report from the Environment Agency (EA) shows consistently poor performance from all nine water and sewerage companies in the region, with serious pollution incidents in 2024 up 60% from 2023

Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses

NFU warns farmers could not afford to pay all Seasonal Worker Scheme costs

Following last month’s Spending Review, the silence around Government’s attitude to farming has been deafening, says Maddie Dunn, legal director at international law firm, Charles Russell Speechlys

Steve Reed told a packed crowd at the Groundswell event they were the ‘pioneers’ and he was there to learn

Gov reveals criteria for certain farmers who missed out on the scheme when it was closed without notice in March

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said Government needs farmers onboard if the UK is to successful reach its climate and nature goals

Farmers and land managers are now able to apply for a total of 78 items, ranging from supporting natural flood management projects to improving water quality under this round

Farmers said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and farmers' health

Ian Cure, VetPartners farm director, discusses the recently announced extension to funding which offers farmers a free, Government funded vet visit for each herd or flock