UK organic sector to be recognised after Brexit

UK organic sector to be recognised after Brexit

Dec 4, 2020 | Brexit, News

The European Commission has announced that the UK’s six organic certification bodies will be recognised for 12-months following the end of the Brexit transition period. Concern had been growing amongst farmers that without EU recognition, organic products from...
NFU demands answers from Defra agriculture roadmap

NFU demands answers from Defra agriculture roadmap

Nov 30, 2020 | News

National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, says the unveiling of Defra’s roadmap for sustainable farming has left English farmers with “significant questions” which need to be answered urgently. The roadmap outlines changes that will come into force over...
NFU urges Government to back British farming in trade deals

NFU urges Government to back British farming in trade deals

Sep 9, 2020 | Brexit, News

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on politicians to give Parliament a say on how future trade deals impact British food and farming. The 9th September marks ‘Back British Farming’ day and the NFU has published a new report that showcases the high standards...
Truss announces new Trade and Agriculture Commission

Truss announces new Trade and Agriculture Commission

Jun 29, 2020 | Brexit, News

A Trade and Agriculture Commission to help inform a post-Brexit trade policy has been announced by international secretary, Liz Truss and broadly welcomed by the industry. Truss said the new Commission would not be another quango or regulator and would be strictly...