Bulletins

2018 Offers There are still some agreements which should have been in place by 1st January 2018 that have not

New rules are being proposed by the Government which could have a big impact on the farming sector.  These are

The Scottish Land Commission has recently published a report into the conduct of ‘agents’ in the landlord and tenant process. 

Anyone who has struggled to submit their 2018 BPS forms over the past few weeks will not need reminding of

The Welsh Government has launched a new £6m initiative to encourage young people into farming.  The Young People into Agriculture

The Welsh Government will consult on its plans for farm support after Brexit in July.  The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for

DEFRA has published the Terms of Reference for the Farm Inspection and Regulation Review.  This was announced by Michael Gove

DEFRA is consulting on the contents of a new Environmental Principles and Governance Bill.  Currently much of UK environmental law

The deadline for claims under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme has been extended a month to the 15th June.  This is

All those who applied under the first round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme should now have been contacted

DEFRA has received 44,000 responses to it ‘Health and Harmony’ consultation which closed on the 8th May.  The Department will

The 2017 calendar year was the most profitable year for UK farming since 1996 according to the latest Total Income

Proposals outlined for the next EU budget suggest funding for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will fall by 5%.  The

The UK retail landscape is due for a major shake-up after it was announced that the country’s second and third

The Scottish Government has commenced making top-up payments under the 2017 BPS.  Due to continuing problems with the computer system, a

The UK Farming Minister, George Eustice, has written to the EU Commission requesting a derogation from the Crop Diversification rules

Whilst the UK focuses on its new Domestic Agricultural Policy (or policies), the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy is

The Scottish Government has announced a £250,000 package of support for farmers affected by the recent extreme weather.  Most of

The Government has seemingly suffered two setbacks in its plans for Brexit over the past few days. Firstly, the House

The RPA should now have made ‘bridging payments’ to all those yet to receive their 2017 Basic Payment.  As set out

Michael Gove has indicated that the Agriculture Bill will not now be published before the summer recess.  Speaking to the