Chancellor allocates £7.4bn to Defra in Spending Review
In its latest Spending Review, Government has set aside £7.4 billion for Defra in 2028-29.
NFU finds “modest” farm income gains are “fragile”
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.
Government proposes extended bottom trawling ban
Defra has outlined plans to ban the process of bottom trawling in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in UK waters.
Fresh produce EU import checks scrapped ahead of SPS deal
Government will scrap border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union in an early move to “ease trade” ahead of its new SPS deal with the EU.
Emily Norton announced as new AHDB chair
Ministers from Defra have appointed Emily Norton as the new chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
