Legislation

NFU Cymru have asked the Welsh Government for 'immediate sight' of the HSE evidence on which the decision to ban emergency use of the herbicide to control bracken was based on

With proposals to restrict Agricultural Property Relief on let land under consideration by Government, Rachael Brown takes a look at the argument on both sides

Livestock attacks, wildfires caused by open campfires and fly-tipping have thrown right to roam back into the spotlight, with debate opened up once again on how will the policy play out in the countryside

NFU Scotland president said under the Bute House agreement the pendulum has ‘swung too far the other way' and there is no longer a ‘balance and shared approach' to both food security and the environment

Scottish farmers and landowners are still waiting for an answer on whether bracken herbicide Asulox can be used or not. This is despite the Health and Safety Executive approving emergency authorisation for its use in England

Tenant Farmers Association are encouraging farmers to complete the Treasury consultation on agricultural property relief and challenge the Government to change taxation rules

Broadcasters say only things UK has to offer are Spice Girls CDs and black pudding

Remote rural communities and businesses are to benefit from a new £7m fund as part of the Prime Minister’s pledge to support the countryside economy

The levy body was looking to get more businesses encourage more businesses to explore export possibilities

The animal welfare bill, designed to help protect livestock from out of control dogs, and defend pets and wild animals will no longer go ahead, Farming Minister Mark Spencer has announced