British Farmer & Grower

2 months ago | nfuonline.com | David Barton

Defra is replacing CTS (Cattle Tracing System) with the LIS, with the aim of bringing in other livestock, including sheep and goats, onto this multi species platform in England. This would create a single, streamlined operation. Furthermore, LIS has the potential to assist producers in making buying, breeding, and management decisions that can improve productivity and efficiency, biosecurity, and animal health and welfare.

Dec 9, 2024 | nfuonline.com | Tom Rees

Another challenge for a lot of growers comes in the form of fitting the one size fits all approach for funding schemes. It is critically important that existing grant schemes offer realistic access to investment across all farming sectors. It is equally important that the schemes have greater flexibility. The inevitable consequence of a rigid system is some sectors, or some types of farming operations, may be unable to access vital funds. And last but not least, the Budget.

Oct 14, 2024 | nfuonline.com

The NFU has presented its key asks for the agricultural industry to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Statement for 2024.

Jul 23, 2024 | nfuonline.com

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has published its work-related fatality figures for 2023/24 with UK agriculture remaining the most dangerous industry. NFU Deputy President David Exwood has responded.

May 3, 2024 | nfuonline.com | Helen Hunt

Government action on soya and illegal deforestationThe Environment Bill introduced a new law making it illegal for ‘larger businesses’ to use ‘forest risk’ commodities (including soya) that have not been produced to the relevant local laws. The new law requires businesses to demonstrate, through due diligence records, they have taken proportionate action to comply.