The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-02-26
EU Policy. Ministers pave way to reopen CAP – and make it less green
Agricultural ministers meeting in Brussels today (26 February) backed the idea of reopening the EU’s farming subsidies scheme starting by dismantling its green architecture. Read more
2024-02-25
Sugar beet and potatoes 'high risk' for flooding
A flooding campaign targets farms in Cornwall and north and east Devon with light and heavy soils. Read more
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2024-02-24
Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris
Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron. Read more
2024-02-24
Angry french farmers greet President Emmanuel Macron at major fair
Farmers across the EU argue the bloc's environmental regulations, including initiatives like the Green Deal, hamper their operations and render their products less competitive against non-EU products. Read more
2024-02-23
Project aims to turn city into food 'Silicon Valley'
It is hoped a one-day conference will raise the profile of Norwich and the East of England. Read more
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2024-02-23
Rishi Sunak backs protesting Welsh farmers
The prime minister tells farmers "we've got your back" at the Welsh Conservative conference. Read more
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2024-02-23
Farmers from 12 EU countries continue to protest agricultural policies
Farmers complain that the EU’s environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, and low-cost imports from third countries which they say don't have to respect such high environmental standards. Read more
2024-02-23
Euroviews. Agroecology is the only way forward
We agree that Europe needs to keep farmers and their needs at the forefront. The only way to do that is to move towards a food system transformation based on sustainable agriculture that is rooted in... Read more
2024-02-22
Situation with farmers tense, says FM candidate
Jeremy Miles spoke on a TV debate as protests escalate over controversial changes to farm payments. Read more
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2024-02-22
Rishi Sunak attacks Welsh farm subsidy plans
The prime minister says the Welsh government's proposals would damage food security. Read more
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2024-02-22
Farmers fear backing government's green changes
One farmer says he was accused of working for the government after speaking up for the overhaul. Read more
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2024-02-22
Prime minister criticises 'damaging' farming plans
Rishi Sunak says the new scheme would reduce food security and lead to thousands of job losses. Read more