Conservative conference: Efra chair to look at keeping direct support for small farmers

The chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, Sir Robert Goodwill, has said he intends to look at the possibility of maintaining an element of direct support for 鈥榮mall鈥� farmers.

Abi Kay

04 October 2022 鈥� 1 min read

The chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, Sir Robert Goodwill, has said he intends to look at the possibility of maintaining an element of direct support for 鈥榮mall鈥� farmers....

Bluetongue warning to Welsh farmers

AHDB have organised a meeting for farmers at Carmarthen Livestock Mart on August 27 to find out the latest information and guidance.

Rachael Brown

18 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Rural businesses call for long-term strategy after PM's 拢65m 'knee jerk' visit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his 鈥榢nee jerk鈥� reaction of a 拢65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow

Olivia Midgley

17 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Farmers face 'crisis' as bluetongue drives fallen stock surge

NFU has called on Defra to deliver an 'emergency support package' to help farmers hit by bluetongue, with the cost of getting rid of dead stock.

Rachael Brown

17 August 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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