The big questions for UK agriculture post-Brexit
In just 21 months’ time the UK agricultural sector will operate outside The Common Agricultural Policy, so how quickly will changes be felt, what form will the changes take, and how will the UK manage to take charge of its own agricultural destiny? These were some of the questions addressed at a recent event organised […]
Cereals industry must take action to thrive post Brexit
AHDB is today issuing a bold message to the cereals industry not to sleepwalk into Brexit. The scale of the potential challenge must be appreciated by businesses at every level of the supply chain and steps must be taken to improve competitiveness, according to Chief Strategy Officer Tom Hind. The statement will be made as […]
Minister confirms Government looking at innovative options to improve farm animal welfare post Brexit
A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve welfare standards in areas such as slaughter, farm support systems and labelling During the debate held on Tuesday (24 Jan), the Government made explicit and detailed comments about how they saw post-Brexit farming evolve. The […]
Farming must be recognised for its critical role in maintaining countryside post-Brexit
Over three quarters of the Welsh countryside has some environmental or conservation designation, highlighting the important role farming continues to play in maintaining our natural resources, the Farmers’ Union of Wales has said today. In its Brexit Briefing Paper, the Union stresses that over recent years, that role has expanded significantly, particularly in terms of […]
CAAV welcomes Treasury’s commitment to farming
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers has welcomed reassurance from the Treasury that funding will continue for new agri-environment agreements starting before Brexit. Chancellor Philip Hammond made the announcement on Tuesday, 3 October, ending months of uncertainty over the future of Countryside Stewardship payments. Having previously stated that the government would honour funds for projects […]
Farmers have their say on their industry’s future
Hundreds of farmers have turned up to have their say on what they think is needed from a future domestic agricultural policy for the British farming sector post-Brexit. The NFU kicked off the first of its member meetings this week – the start of 50 taking place up and down the country as part of […]
Renewable energy still offers opportunity, says CAAV
Renewable energy continues to garner a larger share of the British energy market, and with the uncertainty posed by Brexit that trend is set to endure. According to Jeremy Moody, secretary and adviser to the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), the renewable energy market is changing rapidly, with growing opportunities for landowners to capitalise […]
NFU’s largest member consultation ahead of Brexit set to get underway
An ‘options paper’ detailing the NFU’s ambitious vision for British agriculture post-Brexit has been agreed by its national Policy Board. This means the organisation can now embark on its biggest ever consultation with its 47,000 farmer and grower members. The paper covering crucial areas such as trade, access to labour, financial support and regulation was […]
UKIP agriculture policy announcement
Speaking to the Country Landowners Association during the Royal Welsh Show today, Neil Hamilton, Leader of UKIP in the Assembly and Spokesman on Agriculture & Rural Affairs, said: ‘I have taken the Agriculture brief for myself because farming and food security is so vital to rural Wales. I am announcing today a UKIP initiative […]
