Farmers
Farmers news from UK Parliament.
Government falls short on labour shortages, say MPs
The Committee publishes the Government's response to their labour shortages report from April
23 June 2022
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
08 April 2022
Government failure to tackle labour shortages will shrink food sector permanently, warn MPs
There can be no doubt about the seriousness of the issues facing the food and farming sector, warns EFRA Committee.
06 April 2022
MPs write to Minister on fertiliser inflation and food security
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee writes to the Secretary of State
29 March 2022
Experts questioned on rural mental health
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examine how mental health outcomes in rural areas compare to urban areas
10 March 2022
Secretary of State and others questioned on EU import checks
MPs will take evidence on Tuesday 1 March at 2.30pm
24 February 2022
MPs explore impact of climate change on family farming in Wales
The impacts of climate change policy and free trade agreements (FTAs) on family farming in Wales explored by MPs
28 January 2022
MPs welcome farm muckspreading commitment – now they want action
The Committee wrote a letter to the Minister for Farming, Fisheries and Food saying there was significant confusion among farmers about rules
26 January 2022
MPs tackle farm manure issue, welcome promised new guidance
Committee tackle farm manure issue and welcome promised new guidance
12 January 2022
Three private members' bills in the Lords
Members discuss hereditary peers, cigarette health warnings and addition of environment to the national curriculum. Catch up
06 December 2021
Continued engagement with Welsh Government and safeguards for Welsh agriculture
The Government responds to Welsh Affairs Committee report on the impact of UK-Australia FTA
25 November 2021
MPs study rural mental health – a sometimes hidden topic
Committee launches a wide-ranging inquiry into rural mental health
24 November 2021
ASau i edrych ar yr heriau sy’n wynebu ffermio teuluol yng Nghymru
Mae’r Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn cynnal ei sesiwn dystiolaeth gyntaf yn ei ymchwiliad newydd i ffermydd teuluol.
19 November 2021
MPs look at challenges facing family farming in Wales
The Welsh Affairs Committee holds an evidence session for its new family farming inquiry
19 November 2021
Lords agrees improvements to Environment Bill
Members agree proposed compromises on courts' powers and reducing the impact of sewage discharges after asking the Commons to think again. Find out more
10 November 2021