Opinion: The Sustainable Farming Incentive budget has failed to deliver the goods. Is this a sign to just move on?

After a decade of political let downs and disappointments, agricultural voices are now questioning what government support actually means

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
This week, Jane asks: Could Prime Minister in the making Andy Burnham be the leader farming needs?
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This week, Jane asks: Could Prime Minister in the making Andy Burnham be the leader farming needs?

Could the outcome of the Makerfield by-election threaten to throw Britain's agricultural sector into yet more turmoil? Should Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham triumph, we will no doubt face a Labour Party...

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