Food exports could face significant delays at the border under a no-deal Brexit because of "poor quality" planning by the Environment Department, spending watchdogs have warned.

Britain and France have reached an “agreement in principle” which would bring an end to a bitter standoff over scallop fishing in the English Channel.

Michael Gove has called on France’s authorities to better protect British fishermen following an extraordinary clash between them and their French counterparts over access to scallops.

British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick said:

“We support the principle that puppies and kittens should not be sold in pet shops and via third parties and recognise that a ban on third party sales could help limit the reach and activity of unscrupulous breeders. 

Pet shops will be banned from selling puppies and kittens in England under Government plans to end the "miserable" pet farming trade.

The Government should double-down on its roll-out of broadband to rural areas to boost innovation and narrow the digital divide, IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, today said.

Matt Thomson, Head of Planning at the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said:

460,000 houses being planned for land that will be released from the Green Belt, while the percentage of ‘affordable’ homes built continues to fall.

Dods Monitoring's Alex Tiley speculates on the future of the controversial French delicacy, foie gras. 

Leaving the European Union without a deal could see the cost of fruit and vegetables soar, a former trade minister has warned.

The UK will not give in to the United States by lowering food standards to seal a trade deal, the farming minister has said.

As a seasoned Brexiteer, George Eustice is well versed in how the European Union impacts Britain’s agricultural sector. Now, as minister for Farming, he is responsible for carving out policies to shape the industry’s future outside of the EU. He talks to Nicholas Mairs

SMEs are already the most likely to meet affordable housing requirements and typically build homes for local people, says NFB.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England's Lois Lane makes five key suggestions to the government to ensure more genuinely affordable homes are built in rural areas, ensuring that villages and market towns remain vibrant and thriving places for future generations to live and work.

Michael Gove will today spell out how Britain plans to "take back control" of its waters after leaving the European Union.

National pet charity Blue Cross is pleased to hear police and local authorities support a rethink of Section One of the Dangerous Dogs Act and supports  their calls for simpler legislation to enable to them focus on cracking down on irresponsible owners of any dog; irrespective of breed.

Dods Monitoring consultant, Alex Tiley, says 'tremendous opportunity' lies ahead for UK farmers if Defra looks to encourage agri-tech post-Brexit. 

Jamie Reed returned to the Houses of Parliament to highlight how collaboration and partnership is the key to driving the economies of the rural and remote communities in the UK, including West Cumbria.

UKLPG, the trade association for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), has launched an informative film to highlight the numerous benefits of LPG as a green gas solution for off-grid customers, strengthening its commitment to help the Government reduce carbon in homes and businesses across the UK without access to mains gas.

One of the secrets to a hoppy, healthy rabbit is feeding it the right food, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting ahead of Rabbit Awareness Week (2 – 10 June), as survey findings have shown that five of the top six rabbit health problems vets see in practice are attributable to poor diet.

The government has announced today that badger control in the Low Risk Area of England will be permitted in areas identified as hotspots by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Ministers have announced a crackdown on wood burning stoves and diesel machinery in a bid to halve the number of people exposed to some of the worst air pollution by 2025.

Blue Cross is pleased to see that the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Efra) is launching an inquiry into the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. 

From a bibliophile to the tactile, Andrew Mitchell encounters optimism and opportunities, whilst marvelling at a geriatric shell shocker, on a trip to southern Africa