Politics

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

The new Secretary of State at Defra, Steve Barclay has pledged to ‘back British farming' as he takes up his new role following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's reshuffle earlier this week

EFRA Committee urged the Government to commit to an annual update on UK Food Security, as well as a Food Security Summit chaired by the Prime Minister

NFU Cymru has criticised the scheme, which is aimed at bridging the funding gap until the Sustainable Farming Scheme is introduced, citing a lack of clarity around the budget and what farmers can hope to receive