Politics

Mr Spencer, speaking at the World Agri-Tech Summit, announced the Government's approach to agri-tech and how it can be used as a vehicle to address the challenges faced by farmers, growers and agri-businesses

The Food, Farm and Countryside Commission's new report suggested farmers are not being paid a fair price for their produce

Farming Minister Mark Spencer said he wanted to see the UK become the world's leading 'agri-tech hub'

NFU Scotland said the Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill would be a 'key step forward' for farmers

Former leader Tim Farron says the current Government has 'no plan' for farming

European countries will vote on the renewal in October

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (September 22)

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

The EFRA Committee will question what more can be done to facilitate new entrants into land-based industries

Warnings the removal of support will lead to farmers quitting the organic sector