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Further funding to tackle endemic diseases Written by The Team By reducing the levels of endemic disease in livestock, we can increase productivity, support businesses and unlock wider benefits too — from reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to slowing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...

Introducing Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grants Written by The Team Credit: Matt Cartney. Crown Copyright. Next month, a new grant for hen housing will be available to laying hen and pullet farmers in England with flocks of 1,000 birds or more. We've just published the guidance...

Coverage of the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street Written by Defra Press Office There has been widespread media coverage following a package of new measures to support farmers unveiled at the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street. The news was reported by a number of national...

Inaccurate coverage of Environment Agency investigation at Lake Windermere Written by Defra Press Office There has been inaccurate coverage on the BBC this morning regarding the Environment Agency’s involvement in a pollution incident at Bowness-on-Windermere earlier this year. The coverage...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The UK government has today (Tuesday, May 14) launched a new Blueprint for Growing the UK Fruit and Vegetable Sector. The blueprint was announced at the Farm to Fork Summit today as part of a package of support for the farming and food sector...

Wet weather and temporary adjustments to agri-environment agreements Written by The Team Credit: James Clark Between October 2023 and March 2024, England experienced the second wettest 6-month period on record. The rainfall was nearly 60% above the 10-year average. Heavy rainfall has a...

Funding available for nutrient management solutions Written by Joss Wallace With good nutrient management, farmers and growers can increase their productivity and protect the environment too. Nutrient management involves using either organic or manufactured nutrients as efficiently as...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said it is considering a potential new fund to maximise value from innovation spending on agriculture and nature. The department has launched a new expert advisory group to...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the appointment of three new non-executive board members. Board members Julian Glover and Baroness Kate Rock begin their appointments today (Monday, May 13) and Nick...

i know its a bit close to the 15th but do you have to do anything this year with regards to a claim. we claimed last year all ok does that mean we don't do anything no application/claim nothing ... now and it will still be paid. and do you get bps money as well as sfi if you apply and get...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce by 8% due to wet weather. A projected reduction in arable crops as a result of lower crop area and poor...

Coverage of the 27 new bathing water designations across England Written by Defra Press Office There has been coverage, including in BBC, ITV, The Guardian, The Telegraph, iNews, The Times and Daily Mail, of the government’s announcement that 27 new bathing water sites will be designated...

So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced £4 million in funding for a new research and containment facility to tackle emerging threats to tree health. The new facility will be at the UK’s Forest Research Alice...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The modernised Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) will apply from Friday, May 17, with the aim of maintaining the UK as an attractive place to develop and market veterinary medicines. The Veterinary Medicines Regulations of 2013 set out the...

Just had a text from APHA congurming BSE found in Ayrshire Stand by for a bumpy ride

Changes to permitted development rights Written by The Team Photo credit: Sarah Stewart We want to make it easier for farmers to strengthen their businesses. To that end, several changes to permitted development rights are coming into effect from 21 May. The changes are the result of a...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland More than 1,000 Scottish sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around £6.6 million from today (Friday, May 10) as part of SUSSS, the Scottish government has announced. 97% of the eligible applications to the Scottish Upland Sheep...

Welcome to Ruminant Health & Welfare While it’s been a busy time on farm for many with spring lambing and calving taking place, the RH&W group working across the four nations continue in our collective efforts to share insights, explore research and progress welfare strategies. I was pleased...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for increased vigilance amongst the nation’s sheep farmers to protect their flocks, after the latest risk assessment quantifying the risk of bluetongue virus (BTV-3). Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)...