Ewing demand to Defra over £110m Cap support
The Scottish Government has asked Defra to deliver almost £110 million in extra Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) support to farmers and crofters north of the border.
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Gove says US food standard demands unlikely to affect UK
American demands for the UK to accept chlorinated chicken and use of hormones in food is to “appeal to aspects of the domestic audience” rather than a workable trade negotiation, Michael Gove has claimed.
Rising costs result in drop in UK farm incomes
UK farm incomes decreased last year due to rising costs and a drop in the value of potatoes and oilseed rape.
Food giants and supermarkets pledge to help slash waste
Food giant Nestle and major supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose will pledge to help halve food waste by 2030, ministers have announced.
Government’s online bee advice links web users to escort service
Online advice offered by the Government about bees has been found to mistakenly include a link to a website offering escort services.
Fishing minister meets industry bosses in Peterhead
The UK Government's new fishing minister used his first ministerial visit to Scotland to meet workers in Peterhead yesterday.
Defra keeps ASF threat at ‘medium’
The risk to UK pig farms of African Swine Fever (ASF) entering the country through contaminated or infected products remains “medium”, says the latest disease update from Defra.
Sheep sector fuming over ‘baffling’ U-turn decision
Farming and meat trade leaders have united in condemning ‘a hugely damaging U-turn’ by the UK Government.
Reintroduction of lynx to UK vetoed by Defra
Farm leaders have hailed the UK Government’s decision to reject plans to reintroduce lynx into the Kielder Forest in Northumberland.
MPs raise concerns about vet capacity in no-deal Brexit
Senior MPs have accused the UK Government of a “cavalier” attitude to veterinary capacity in the event of a no-deal Brexit and warned animal exporters’ costs must not increase.
Defra action called for on seed potato imports
The Scottish Government has called on Defra to put measures in place to prevent UK producers from importing European-grown seed potatoes in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Funding review will not revisit today’s Cap cash
The eagerly awaited review of farm subsidy budget allocations will not apply to the current round of Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) funding, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed.
Agriculture Bill will provide greater UK funding guarantee
Michael Gove has insisted a “slow hand” is better than a “rough wooing” when it comes to introducing post-Brexit plans for agriculture.
Gove outlines transition from farm support payments
Farmers in England are to be given seven years to adapt to life without the direct support they have relied on from Europe for almost 50 years.
Mystery surrounds ‘largest number’ of recorded deep sea whale strandings on west coast of Scotland
Mystery surrounds the "largest number" of recorded deep sea whale strandings around the west coast of Scotland and Ireland.
Views sought on the role of farm levy body AHDB
Farmers have been asked to share their views on the role of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Quotas ‘still needed’ for UK fisheries post-Brexit, says think tank
A think-tank has claimed quotas will still be needed for the UK fishing sector after Brexit.
Scottish farmers play piggy in middle over CAP fund row
The long-awaited review into Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) convergence uplift funding has been delayed sparking anger at Holyrood.
UK farm incomes up 41% in 2017
UK farm incomes rose in 2017 thanks to higher prices for wheat, milk and pigs.
Ross Thomson urges animal lovers to have their say on electric shock dog collar consultation
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson has urged animal lovers to have their say on electric shock collars before a consultation on banning the devices ends this week.
Michael Gove invited to witness live export of livestock in the north-east
NFU Scotland (NFUS) and Serco NorthLink Ferries have invited Defra Secretary Michael Gove to witness the live transport of animals from Shetland and Orkney to Aberdeen.
Help for businesses to get fit for future
Agricultural policy is a devolved issue, potentially adding to the Brexit complexity and giving different parts of the UK the ability to develop their own approaches.
Fergus Ewing: Scottish farmers robbed of £160m EU farm payments
Scottish farmers have been robbed of £160m in EU convergence payments by the UK Government, Rural Affairs Secretary Fergus Ewing has told the SNP conference.
Gove confirms continuation of farm subsidies but dodges convergence uplift
Subsidy support for farmers and crofters will continue for the foreseeable future, Defra Secretary Michael Gove confirmed yesterday.
Gove heads for Europe’s biggest white-fish port
Environment Secretary Michael Gove will encounter plenty of support for Brexit during a visit to Peterhead today.
Sheep industry leader expresses concern over Gove’s appointment to Defra
The chief of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern over the appointment of Michael Gove as Defra Secretary of State.
NFU Scotland urges Gove to attend Royal Highland Show
Newly appointed Defra Secretary of State Michael Gove has been urged to attend next week's Royal Highland Show.
Fishers give the thumbs up to new Defra secretary
The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) said yesterday it welcomed the appointment of Michael Gove as the new secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs.
Improved potato, fruit and vegetable prices helped boost UK farm incomes
UK farm incomes rose in 2016 thanks to higher prices for fruit, vegetables and tatties, and lower fertiliser and animal feed costs.
Anger as swan left to die in the mud next to popular walking path
Animal lovers in Aberdeenshire have attacked the way authorities left the carcass of a dead swan for almost a month, next to a much-used walking path.
Defra farm minister George Eustice says ‘best fit’ farm policy sought post-Brexit
The UK will not be "chasing the rainbow" of a level playingfield when it seeks to develop future farming policy for the post-Brexit era.
Market re-opens to send Scotch Lamb to Kuwait
Scotch Lamb could soon be served in restaurants in Kuwait thanks to a new trade deal announced by Defra minister George Eustice.