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51AVÊÓƵgroups have reacted angrily after the Scottish Government announced it would be cutting £33 million from this years agriculture budget.

Welsh Government wants the country to grow more of its own fruit and veg. But will the horticulture start-up grant be enough to tempt farmers to diversify?

The UK Government has made a range of grants available to help farmers and allied industries improve their productivity and efficiency. Hannah Binns talks to some of those who have tapped into the funding.

Farmers who are part of Higher Level Stewardship schemes may now be able to extend their agreements for five years after the Government announced a change to the system.

The Prime Minister has announced that energy prices will be capped for businesses.

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks.

Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.

Poultry farmers are set to face an increase in insurance premiums as avian influenza (AI) continues to pose a risk to operations.

The Scottish Government has unveiled plans for a four-tier support scheme, but NFU Scotland warned there are still no ‘detailed policy options’ on the table.

The Foundation for Common Land (FCL) has warned the last three per cent of England’s collectively managed land is at risk of being lost due to the slow development of the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme.