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The NFU has urged the Government to set out a long-term vision for the future of upland farming in England, amid concerns the sector will face an ‘income crisis’ due to the loss of direct support.

Defra has said small abattoirs are likely to benefit from public funding in the future, following industry unrest over dwindling capacity.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of George Dunn’s time as chief executive of the Tenant Farmers Association. Abi Kay spoke to him to discuss the past, present and his hopes for the future.

Defra has been urged to follow President Biden’s lead, after he agreed to spend $1bn dollars on expanding independent meat processing capacity in the USA.

Defra has been urged to follow President Bidens lead, after he agreed to spend $1bn dollars on expanding independent meat processing capacity in the USA.

More women and girls living and working in Scottish agriculture are to be able to apply for funding for courses to help develop their skills.

Defra’s new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme puts domestic food production at risk and increases the likelihood of a rise in low-standard imports, a parliamentary committee has warned.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has announced that Countryside Stewardship (CS) payments are set to increase by an average of 30 per cent.

Concerns have been raised that the new Local Nature Recovery (LNR) scheme will not initially include funding for educational or other kinds of access to farms.

The Scottish Government has rejected calls for farmers to receive compensation where beaver damage is causing a financial loss.