Agri Politics
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham marked Back British Farming Day by paying tribute to British farmers in parliament today (September 9).
The risks the UK's food supply chain faces are becoming more frequent and severe, a new report from the National Audit Office has warned.
Farm organisations have called upon the UK government to introduce more long-term measures to help farmers adapt to climate change.
Several farming organisations have outlined their priorities for the UK's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his team.
Dame Angela Eagle has made a return to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as its new Secretary of State.
Veterinary Surgeons Act
Defra has announced a series of proposals within a new White Paper, which sets out the department's vision for a 'thriving and fairer' vet sector.
UK agri-food sector stakeholders have called upon the next prime minister to back a plan for a 'more resilient and affordable' food system.
NFU Cymru has wrapped up its annual campaign, which saw Members of the Senedd, including the First Minister, visit farms across Wales.
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers warned that Andy Burnham "is unlikely to help farming and the rural sector" if he becomes PM.
Vets
Several MPs have pledged support for the reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act this week, according to the British Veterinary Association.
Several UK farming organisations have called for action from Defra to match the ambitions outlined in its new Farming Roadmap.
Farming Roadmap
Defra has claimed that its new Farming Roadmap "marks the most significant moment for English agriculture since the Second World War."
Arable
Four MPs visited an arable farm to learn about how farmers have been impacted by "soaring" prices of fertiliser after the Middle East conflict.
Defra has appointed a new farming minister for the third time since the start of the current Labour government, back in July 2024.
Agri-Business
The Farmers' Union of Wales (FUW) has held discussions with major banking institutions to address agricultural sector pressures.
Several Welsh farm groups have welcomed the appointment of a new minister for rural affairs following the recent Senedd election.
Candidates standing in next month’s local elections have a big part to play in shaping the future of British farming, according to the NFU.
The UK's Groceries Code Adjudicator will soon be responsible for Defra instead of the DBT as a result of a new departmental transfer.
Schemes
Defra announced that it will be reintroducing the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in a "simpler, fairer and more stable" way.
Jessica Rose from Nottinghamshire has been elected as the new chair of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC).
Defra staff are taking part in a training programme to "deepen their understanding of modern British agriculture," costing £650,000.
Clearer rules proposed by Defra that aims to improve water quality, reduce pollution in rivers and help farmers grow sustainably.
Baroness Batters appeared before the EFRA committee this week, where she warned that urgent action is needed to solve the UK's farming profitability crisis.
