Pork

9 January 2020

The Government has announced its legislative programme during the State Opening of Parliament on December 19th 2019. In total, there were 30 Bills unveiled in the Queen's Speech, including both the Agriculture Bill and the Environment Bill.

6 January 2020

On Monday 30th December, Chancellor Sajid Javid confirmed that the level of funding for direct payments to farmers will remain the same as the 2019 payment, with supplementary funding for Pillar 2 payments as well. The most recent announcements only confirms the 2020 payment level. However, the government have again reiterated their funding pledge that the current annual budget available to farmers will remain the same for every year of this parliament. Beyond 2020, direct payments are set to reduce in year 1 and the implementation of the new Environmental Land Management Scheme will begin to take shape. More clarity around this will be forthcoming as the Agricultural Bill returns to parliament.

7 January 2020

This month is a huge opportunity to set the record straight, says Will Jackson

8 April 2024

View indepth information on how to become an exporter of beef, lamb and pork and the market opportunities available

4 August 2021

To meet the challenge of modern farming and environmental practice and to stay competitive, we need to be ambitious about developing our people. This means getting better organised to maintain and attract sufficient labour with the right skills for the future.

17 January 2022

Soil stabilisation for reduced cost slurry storage

20 February 2024

Search our research report archive for information on ongoing and finished research projects

23 March 2023

Ensure the slurry store on your farm is practical, safe and legally compliant.

17 December 2019

Latest call to reduce livestock production misguided

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