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The Chancellors decision to allocate funding to Government departments for just one year, instead of the usual three, has been described as hugely concerning for farming.

EU farmers who refuse to participate in new eco-schemes to benefit the environment, mitigate climate change or improve animal welfare are set to see their direct payments slashed under proposed new CAP rules.

A question mark hangs over the future of next year’s major agricultural shows as tougher Covid restrictions come into place once again.

Reduced costs was the main difference between top and bottom performing dairy businesses according to Old Mill and the 51AVÊÓƵConsultancy Group

Defra’s new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme must stop the uplands from being destocked and wilded by stealth, says Phil Stocker, chief executive of the National Sheep Association.

With the BPS set for extinction between now and 2028, farmers can make use of a free service to help their businesses navigate the Brexit transition, says James Dunn, technical director for business development at ADAS.

Farmers can apply for a share of £25 million as part of round three of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme.

AHDB has confirmed it has received valid requests for a ballot from more than five per cent of horticulture levy payers

Abolishing direct payments completely will force farmers in England to quit the industry, Labour’s Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard has warned.

Defra’s new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will not help farmers prepare for the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme, a coalition of green groups has warned.