Mark Suthern, national head of agriculture at Barclays Business Bank, looks ahead to the ‘critical’ next seven years as agriculture faces a period of major change

Rural organisations have called for a more joined up approach from Government departments on rural issues

Independent butchers’ shops have seen increased footfall during the pandemic

Industry chiefs have warned export issues are ‘not teething problems’

Crop condition across Europe and the Black Sea will be a key focus as crops enter key production phases.

Members will also receive their member premium on April 20

First Milk has become the latest processor to announce ambitious sustainability plans, pledging to be net zero by 2040.

Tim Rycroft will take up the role on August 31

Only 15 per cent of agricultural workers felt their employer has taken social distancing rules seriously as the industry kept on working throughout the pandemic.

The focus on the liquid market has left the UK behind its European neighbours when it comes to exports