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The Rural Payments Agency confirms that over £1.57 billion has been paid out so far to farmers in England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Dairy farmer from Bradbourne near Ashford ordered to pay £1,500 plus £5,516 costs, after being being found guilty of allowing slurry to pollute a watercourse
Fund opens to substantially reduce food waste from food businesses.
Agreement is good news for Welsh farmers whose lamb already accounts for a third of total food and drink exports
Michael Gove: British farmers can take advantage of the opportunities provided by Brexit and continue to export great British produce
Independent panel will look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Government Chemist contributed to the eight-week consultation for the London Food Strategy plan, which has now been published
Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde introduced to protect wildlife
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert to annual, rather than six-monthly, testing.
Authorisation letters, licences, and restrictions relating to licensed actions on protected sites.
A more supportive, flexible and incentives-led approach to farming regulation has been recommended as part of a review into the sector published today.
Protecting Scotland's fishing rights is a key UK priority as £37 million in funding for the industry is announced
No threat to human health or food safety
A new agreement to export British sheep meat to India was announced today.
Two thirds of 2018 BPS payments made in the first day of the payment window
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).
Secretary of State Michael Gove has met with allergen groups and retailers to discuss proposed changes in the law around allergen labelling.
A review of the government’s 25 Year Bovine TB Strategy has been published.
Food Minister David Rutley met with food and drink businesses in Yorkshire and Scotland this week.
Entitlement values and greening rates confirmed for 2018 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) after exchange rate is set.
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