Agriculture

Over the last 10 years, 10 different figures have taken on the role of Defra Secretary. With the longest standing secretary lasting just over two-and-a-half years, and the shortest lasting 49 days, we take a look back at what they did – or did not do – for farming

Farmers are once again taking to roads, towns and the country's capital to show their anger at the family farm tax

Figures from NFU Mutual show that almost 18% of farmers said it was important to put plans in place for the future of their business but added they had done nothing about it. A further 32% said they did not believe drawing up a plan was relevant or important to them

Research found that most farmers (68%) want to do more to make their farms more environmentally friendly, but 96% cite inconsistent environmental standards and data reporting as a key barrier

Jeremy Clarkson has hinted that the fifth season of the show may be the last, but what will this mean for the farming industry?

Congleton farmer Lara Dicesare is this year's Dairy Queen and chair of Macclesfield YFC, showing that when you really love something, you will excel in it

As Brake’s annual Road Safety Week gets underway, the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is urging farmers across the UK to make rural road safety a top priority this winter

No timeline set for revised SFI but Secretary of State promises to publish Baroness Batters' profitability review by Christmas

Pig producer issues six-point action plan following release of film footage highlighting 'unacceptable practices'

New Kenyan agreement reflects UK's 'global reputation for excellence', says Defra