Politics

First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford speaks to Farmers Guardian about his thoughts on the current farming climate in Wales

South Wales Police has asked farmers not to bring tractors to the protest to ensure the movement of the emergency services is not 'restricted' in a busy city centre

The Government said it was committed to safeguarding the nation's food security for generations to come and ensure everyone can enjoy high-quality, British food

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have asked for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5 per cent for accommodation and attractions, which would not only boost the rural economy, but help the Government deliver its net zero objectives

The Prime Minister told farmers he would 'never stop fighting for them'

With England considering a tenant farming commissioner, chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to Scotland’s Dr Bob McIntosh about the sector north of the border

More than 1,500 farmers attended the Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. What did farmers learn?

NFU deputy president Abi Reader said: "It is vitally important that there is a voice around the Cabinet table who is able to make the case for the necessary budgetary allocation for Welsh farming"

Liberal Democrats MP Tim Farron said: "Landscape recovery has been tailored to reward big corporates who are evicting tenants."

The display of 5,500 wellies will depict the 5,500 agricultural jobs that are predicted to be lost based on 100 per cent take up of the Sustainable Farming Scheme