Calls for Defra to offer funding solutions for farmers

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said Steve Barclay had been clear the Government would continue the BPS phase-out, and the union are considering how hard they are prepared to 鈥榝ight' on the issue

29 April 2024 鈥� 3 min read

Defra Secretary Steve Barclay told farmers he would continue with the phase-out of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), with the NFU left deliberating how hard it was prepared to 鈥榝ight' on the issue. Mr...

Farmer depot blockades blamed by retailers for no food on the shelves

Food producers said protests at supermarket depots have sent a powerful message to retailers, the Government and consumers how unfair the food system currently is and why it needs to change. But others have argued farmers 'lose the battle' once they block consumers from accessing food