Business rate hikes on AD plants threatens Government's net zero target

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned it could lead to the closure of businesses as they faced bills they could not pay

Alex Black

Deputy Editor

30 April 2021 鈥� 2 min read

The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has warned it could lead to the closure of businesses as they faced bills they could not pay Escalating business rates on anaerobic digestion...

Farming Matters: "Many poultry farmers are trapped in a planning system of endless delays and obstruction"

Shropshire farmer and NFU Shropshire deputy chair Stephen Povall on how Government needs to overhaul the current planning framework to offer incentives for investment in the poultry sector

Farmers Guardian

25 July 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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EXCLUSIVE: 'I want to be a champion for the farming sector' 鈥� First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth on his rural reset for Wales

In his first sit-down interview since taking office, Wales' First Minister tells Farmers Guardian why he wants to shed the sense that farmers have things 鈥榙one to them鈥�, and what comes next for the Sustainable Farming Scheme

Olivia Midgley

21 July 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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Royal Welsh Show: FUW welcomes multiyear budget but urges Gov to offer payment guarantee

President Ian Rickman says farmers still feel barriers to Sustainable Farming Scheme remain

Jane Thynne

21 July 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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