26 October 2022
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3 min read
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Therese Coffey to be his Defra Secretary. But what are her farming views? Abi Kay explores. Dr Therese Coffey has represented the rural seat of Suffolk...
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This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones
15 January 2026
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2 min read
NFU says farm businesses will suffer if 'chaotic' HS2 is repeated
15 January 2026
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2 min read
Producing food for the nation feels like a vocation for so many UK farmers. But is their fundamental role as food growers being undermined by an overreliance to support the environment if it is the only way they can earn a profit?
14 January 2026
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2 min read
