Conservatives

Countryside issues should not be ignored by politicians warn campaign groups

MP Graham Stuart said it had been an 'enormous joy and privilege' to serve as minister and looks forward to fighting and winning his seat later this year

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have asked for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5 per cent for accommodation and attractions, which would not only boost the rural economy, but help the Government deliver its net zero objectives

Outgoing NFU president Minette Batters, who was succeeded by Tom Bradshaw this week, expressed her frustration around Mr Sunak's use of language

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

Chief reporter Rachael Brown sat down with Defra Farming Minister Mark Spencer and Defra Secretary Steve Barclay at the NFU Conference

Electorate turning away from Tories as new poll shows 25-point collapse in support

Defra Secretary, Steve Barclay said he had listened to farmers, bringing what he said was a clearer focus on enabling food production in environmental land management schemes

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan said many farmers in her constituency who were currently undertaking positive environmental work are ‘ineligible' for the SFI scheme

Mr Sunak urged more retailers to introduce the tool for consumers