Politics

Farmers Guardian's Chris Brayford reflects on attending Reform UK's conference last week: "Reform sung all the right notes when it came to the sector's calls to end upcoming IHT reforms, but can the party deliver a comprehensive plan to help the sector thrive if elected at the next General Election?"

Is Defra right to extend a ban on heather burning?

South Antrim MP Robin Swann writes on the importance of supporting Young Farmers, why young people are worried about Inheritance Tax, and why the PM’s recent reshuffle should give added impetus to reconsider and rethink current proposals

NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with Emma Reynolds on her first day in post

Releasing its 'Plan A For Farming' report, M&S said it is backing farmers by calling on Government to set a national food security target

Dame Angela Eagle has been appointed as the new Farming Minister, taking over the role after Daniel Zeichner was relieved of his duties

Dame Angela Eagle, MP for Wallasey, has taken over the role previously held by Daniel Zeichner

He acknowledged farmers in his departing message unlike former Defra Secretary Steve Reed

A Reform UK Council Leader said the party has done more to support Staffordshire County Council tenant farmers than the Conservatives ever did