With farmers crying out for stability right now, you can't blame the industry for feeling somewhat perplexed by the appointment of a new Farming Minister with little farming credentials. But based on previous track record, it seems to be on trend.
It baffles me that in any other job, your CV is scrutinised for direct relevant experience to the role you are applying for. But when it comes to appointing a Farming Minister that's overlooked.
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This was a missed opportunity for this Government to restore some trust back into the agricultural community by appointing one of the growing number of rural MPs who are working hard to give farmers a voice.
But then again, that would have been the harder route. Putting someone into that ministerial role who had spoken up about IHT or farm business incomes would have meant someone not afraid to challenge party policy. And right now this Government does not want that headache.
I completely understand it is still very early days in the office for Mr Morgan, and like with anyone new to a job, he must be given a chance.
But patience is wearing thin in the sector and like everyday life on the farm, time is precious and time is money.
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So Mr Morgan needs to move away from the niceties of the meet and greets in this honeymoon period and in his own words, must ‘get to work'.
