Politics

Industry leaders give their views on how agriculture stands following the latest fiscal announcement

The Government's commitment to continue with the badger cull has been criticised by NFU as 'just warm words' which must be backed up in writing with a policy change

Joyce Watson's comments in the Senedd last week that dairy farms with perpetual TB 'should find another business' sparked fury amongst Welsh farmers and unions

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said his new budget was designed to 'turbo charge' the economy

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers

Complex certification and high costs are blighting post-Brexit trade deals, say food industry leaders

Farmers and politicans clash as opponents brand vote 'un-Italian'

Union demands Treasury support for farming to secure UK's future food production

Mr Bradshaw will be hoping to take over Minette Batters, who will be stepping down from the role in February 2024 after 10 years in post

NFU president Minette Batters said food security should always remain a 'top priority for any Government', adding it was not just about sustaining farmers, it was about safeguarding a secure supply of homegrown food