Farm leaders up in arms over devolved powers post-Brexit
Scottish ministers have accused Defra secretary Andrea Leadsom of failing to come up with answers on important areas of agricultural policy after Brexit.
NFU unveils ‘three-pronged’ approach to post-Brexit farm support
First details have emerged of NFU proposals for a three-pronged approach to a British agricultural policy after the UK leaves the European Union.
NFU blasts lack of Defra clarity on Brexit
The government's lack of a coherent post-Brexit policy for agriculture threatens to undermine the sector, farmers have warned.
If EU workers go, will robots step in to pick and pack Britain’s food?
It is not just Brexit that is forcing the agricultural industry to embrace the next phase of mechanisation.
Brexit brings new questions about investing down on the farm
When Common Agricultural Policy payments come to an end, what will they be replaced with?
No answers for farmers as ministers clash over Brexit
Scottish Government ministers have accused Defra Secretary Andrea Leadsom of "deflection and evasion" over Brexit.
IN FULL: Andrea Leadsom speech to NFU conference 2017
Defra secretary Andrea Leadsom says food and farming faces some of the biggest changes of any sector as the UK leaves the EU.
Farmers call for ‘labour certainty’ to feed the nation
Farmers will fail to feed the nation successfully if migrant workers are excluded from the UK, an influential group of MPs was told.
Minister seeks big changes to farm policy post-Brexit
Britain's farm policy is set for a major shake-up when the country leaves the European Union, says Defra secretary Andrea Leadsom.
Defra hires staff to cope with Brexit challenge
Defra is recruiting staff to focus on the substantial work related to the implications of Brexit, reversing the Whitehall trend of contraction.
Brexit is “golden opportunity” for Defra, says department’s former chief
Brexit offers the chance to rethink the UK's rural subsidy system, says Defra former permanent secretary Bronwyn Hill.
EU fears influx of ‘British champagne’ once Brexit ends food rules
A leaked paper highlights concern in Brussels that British companies could violate protections given to EU foodstuffs after Brexit.
Defra: No Brexit farm policy research for six months
The government has commissioned no specific research in the past six months to inform UK agricultural policy post-Brexit, it has emerged.
Scotland accuses Westminster of reneging on farm Brexit pledges
Scottish rural affairs secretary Fergus Ewing has accused the UK government of ignoring the devolved nations on Brexit farming policy.
‘Strategy key to survive tough five years after Brexit’
Farmers have been told to get their businesses in shape and prepare for a 'hard' Brexit.
Farmers face up to costs and opportunities of Brexit
Farmers who voted to stay in, and leave, the European Union are working out what Brexit will mean.
NFU vice president on Brexit: We can’t blunder into trade deals
Prime minister Theresa May has set government a huge workload with the prospect of a hard Brexit in two years, warns NFU vice president Guy Smith.
Fears raised over government’s attitude to farmers ahead of Brexit
MPs have warned that the government's record on dealing with farming subsidies does not bode well for Brexit.
NFU Scotland chief on farming post-Brexit
How Scottish farmers and crofters can drive profit and growth during uncertain times was a key focus at this week’s NFU Scotland conference.
PODCAST: Could Brexit be sweet for British sugar beet sector?
With no sign of trading instructions from Downing Street, producers are still in the dark as to whether Brexit will free them up or tie them down.
Farmers must be clear on Brexit, warns banker
The UK farming industry must be clear with policy-makers about what it wants from Brexit, a leading agricultural banker has warned.
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