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Nov 20, 2024 · The agricultural sector is one of the UK’s oldest and most treasured exports, but has faced some of the most significant challenges of any industry in recent years. The UK agricultural sector accounts for 70% of our total land area – 17 million hectares. In 2023, agriculture contributed £13.7bn to the UK economy, employing 462,100 people. Despite these impressive figures, UK farming ...

May 15, 2024 · Further support for farmers and growers affected by wet weather New plan to increase domestic production in the UK horticulture sector Food Security Index published setting out key data and trends A major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food sector has been announced by the government yesterday (Tuesday 14 May). The package, unveiled at the Farm to Fork ...

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Jan 10, 2025 · The Environment Secretary set out his vision to boost farmers’ profitability and sustainability as part of the Plan for Change at yesterday’s Oxford Farming conference. Richard Broadbent, director in the environmental team at national law firm Freeths, shares his view on the three strands; a) food production, b) diversification of …

3 days ago · Perthshire farmer Thomas Clark NSch 2023 has published his Nuffield Farming report 'Gate to Grid: A Responsible Model for Integrated Energy Production', sponsored by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust (a Clyde Higgs Scholarship). The full report is now available on the Nuffield Farming report library, and his report video can be viewed on the Nuffield Farming YouTube channel. Thomas ...

Jan 9, 2025 · Following the announcement of the government's 'New Deal for Farmers', NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: "There are positive elements to this announcement, but it fundamentally fails to recognise that the industry is in a cash flow crisis with the lowest farmer and grower confidence ever recorded. That's today. Many are worried about making it to the end of 2025, never mind what happens 25 ...

Nov 5, 2024 · £2.4 billion for farming budget next year – with the largest ever directed at sustainable food production and nature’s recovery in our country’s history. ELM schemes will remain at the centre of our offer for farmers and nature, with the Sustainable Farming Incentive, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and Landscape Recovery all continuing. £60 million through the Farming Recovery ...

Oct 2, 2024 · Farm input costs have increased by an average of 44% since 2019 according to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The research examined how farming costs have changed in line with inflation between December 2019 and May 2024, taking into account a 'basket of goods' based on typical costs incurred by farms. Straw costs (bedding) more than doubled, while ...

Oct 10, 2024 · MPs from across the House of Commons called on the government to deliver an increased agriculture budget after an opposition debate day raised the importance of farming to Britain’s food security, environment and economic growth. There was cross party consensus throughout the debate that food security is national security. The agriculture budget is essential to investing in the farming and ...