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Ministers met in Paris to outline short, medium and long term solutions to help farmers cope with growing geopolitical and economic pressures

UFU said it was 'not opposed' to carbon foot printing, but that it should be a voluntary tool that could assist farmers in identifying opportunities for improvement, not another mandatory requirement tied to vital farm support

National Sheep Association have raised concerns around the 'practicality' of EU animal welfare transportation rules including journey times and whether time spent at markets counted towards permitted journey times.

Rural Payments Agency release further details on who qualifies for exception groups due to reported technical issues with SFI Window 2

The Countryside Alliance has also called for a temporary cut to the 20% rate of VAT on fuel, alongside other measures

Evidence given to the Home Affairs Committee revealed that police leaders vary significantly in how they prioritise rural crime

Labour MP for Penrith and Solway when asked how hopeful he was the family farm tax would be scrapped, he said: "I always have faith in my colleagues to do the right thing"

The changes will be introduced in stages, with the first payments under the updated scheme taking effect from 1 January 2027

The Government has launched an Organic Action plan which looks to unlock the growth of the domestic market

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne said rural areas cannot be expected to compete on a level playing field when their councils face greater costs in delivering services