Contents tagged with trade and policy

Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture

27 November 2025

Autumn Budget 2025 and the impacts for agriculture

On 26 November, the Chancellor announced the awaited Autumn Budget. The government has clear fiscal rules and is committed to economic growth; with the cost of living, NHS waiting lists and cutting national debt as key priorities.

China pork update: Imports rebalance amid expanding supply and trade measures

22 October 2025

China pork update: Imports rebalance amid expanding supply and trade measures

China’s pork market enters the final quarter of 2025 under mixed conditions. Domestic prices have softened as supplies outpace demand, sow numbers remain elevated near policy limits, and the country’s trade landscape is being reshaped by new anti-dumping duties on EU pork.
Navigating the future of farming: How agri-environment schemes affect farm resilience

12 September 2025

Navigating the future of farming: How agri-environment schemes affect farm resilience

Agri-environment schemes (AES), both public and private, are becoming part of everyday farm decisions. But how do they affect your business’s resilience?
The Middle East crisis - why is this region relevant to UK fertiliser prices?

2 September 2025

The Middle East crisis - why is this region relevant to UK fertiliser prices?

As the crisis in the Middle East continues how will our domestic production and global fertiliser imports be impacted?
UK-India trade deal finalised

5 August 2025

UK-India trade deal finalised

UK and India signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on 24 July, marking the first deal of this kind signed by the current Labour government. The deal aims to boost trade between the UK and India by cutting tariffs on 90% of tariff lines and reducing barriers to entry and therefore boosting market access, whilst committing to maintaining food standards for imports.

Welsh Government reveals details of Sustainable Farming Scheme

24 July 2025

Welsh Government reveals details of Sustainable Farming Scheme

The Welsh Government has published the final set of proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), the new means of support for Welsh farmers.
Further information on the Spring Spending Review

23 July 2025

Further information on the Spring Spending Review

In June 2025, the government announced the Spring Spending Review. We have previously published an article explaining the impact on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. In this article we explore the announcements across all government departments and what this means for levy payers.

Updated analysis shines spotlight on long-term opportunities for red meat and dairy exports to Europe

21 July 2025

Updated analysis shines spotlight on long-term opportunities for red meat and dairy exports to Europe

Strengthening trade links, maintaining and building long-term relationships are key to helping drive exports of red meat and dairy produce in European markets, AHDB analysis has found.
Europe: Routes to market

21 July 2025

Europe: Routes to market

To access and sustain trade with EU buyers, find out what’s important to them.
Mixed picture for farm profitability in 2024

24 June 2025

Mixed picture for farm profitability in 2024

UK Total Income from Farming has increased overall in 2024, but it was not positive news for every sector.

Another steep drop in delinked payments in 2026

8 July 2025

Another steep drop in delinked payments in 2026

In the 2024 autumn budget, as steeper than expected reduction in direct payments was announced for 2025. Following the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, Defra have confirmed that reductions to direct payments will be larger still in 2026 and 2027.
Spring Spending Review explained

13 June 2025

Spring Spending Review explained

As anticipated, Defra will see a 2.7% reduction in overall spending over the five year review period, 2024/29. Despite this cut, Defra is allocated a total funding of £7.4 billion for 2028-29, with a strong emphasis on sustainable farming and nature recovery.

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