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Bird flu compensation improved

Defra has announced changes to the compensation rules for poultry farmers aimed at speeding up cashflow for farmers whose birds are culled as a result of an avian influenza outbreak. However,...

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UK woodland flood management guide published

What is billed as the first ever UK woodland natural flood management guide has just been published. Given the high profile that flooding issues and “nature-based solutions” have had over recent...

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Drought to continue into 2023

The National Drought Group is forecasting that in some areas, including parts of the South West, drought conditions could run on into 2023. That is clearly a concern, particularly for residential...

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Rock review published

Baroness Rock’s review and recommendations for reform of the agricultural tenanted sector have been published today. There is also a summary and recommendations for those who prefer a quicker read. Mark...

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