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The Government has been accused of playing a dangerous game with CO2 supply, as the current deal brokered between industry only runs to the end of January.

The Government has been accused of playing a ‘dangerous game’ with CO2 supply, as the current deal brokered between industry only runs to the end of January.

Farming organisations have urged HRMC and Defra to reverse its decision to make silage film liable for a new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), warning it will financially impact UK farmers and stall recycling initiatives.

Plans for a Clean Air Zone in north west England, which would fine vehicles for failing to meet emissions standards, have been branded ’another nail in the coffin’ for farmers and agricultural businesses.

The Prime Minister highlighted the potential to grow Scotch whisky exports in India

Happy new year. January is always a month that flies by but in theory should be quiet, with little other than routine feeding to be done.

New legislation in England to cut red tape for gene edited crop researchhas come into force.

Farmers who previously sat on the fence about Countryside Stewardship (CS) should seriously consider the scheme, following the announcement from Defra that payment rates will increase by an average of 30 per cent.

Ceva Animal Health, the manufacturers of Spectam Scour Halt, has announced the delisting of the oral solution 50mg/ml, raising questions for the 2022 lambing season.

A new, free test to diagnose Mycoplasma bovis is now available to farmers.