MPs ramp up pressure on import standards with Agriculture Bill amendment
MPs have put further pressure on the Government over import standards by tabling an amendment to…
Politics
Budget roundup: Rishi Sunak delivers relief for farmers on red diesel
The farming industry breathed a sigh of relief after Rishi Sunak announced he would not…
NFU London rally postponed due to coronavirus uncertainty
The NFU has postponed its London rally, which had been scheduled for later this month,…
‘This will test the moral compass of Government’ – Eustice challenged on import standards
In the latest issue of Pig World, ALISTAIR DRIVER reports on how NFU president Minette Batters piled the…
Batters re-elected as NFU president, as new face joins the team
Minette Batters has been re-elected as President of the NFU for another two years to…
Farming industry expresses serious concerns over Government immigration plans
Farming industry leaders have expressed serious concerns about how the Government’s future immigration policy could…
New appointment at Defra, as Zac Goldsmith shares role across three Departments
North Oxfordshire MP and farmer’s daughter Victoria Prentis has been added to the Defra team,…
George Eustice appointed Defra Secretary, as Villiers is sacked
George Eustice has been appointed as Defra Secretary, replacing Theresa Villiers, who was sacked this…
Villiers sacked as Defra Secretary
As had been widely expected, Theresa Villiers has been sacked as Defra Secretary, after just…
Government looking to phase out farrowing crates – Villiers
The Government is looking to work with the industry to phase out the use of…