Politics

This week's podcast discusses the newly launched Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) and what it means for Welsh farming

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Maya Ellis MP made political history by becoming the first Labour MP ever elected in the traditionally Conservative rural seat, Ribble Valley

Huw Irranca-Davies was on farm near Port Talbot, speaking after the announcement of the £238 million scheme

The first confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the 2025–2026 vector season have been reported in England, according to the latest Government update

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Gus Saunders M.Sc. Welsh farmer and naturalist, looks back on his 65-year farming career

George Eustice, who served as Farming Minister and Defra Secretary under Conservative Governments, gave the warning at the Great Yorkshire Show

Sarah Lee, director of policy at the Countryside Alliance, said postal service changes could leave rural communities at a disadvantage

Should agricultural support schemes go even further than focusing on tree planting to support the environment?

Farmers have raised concern that changes to agricultural support payments could create an 'administrative burden' and 'financial strain' on crofting businesses in Shetland