Defra

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

Labour's tax policies will destroy small and medium family businesses, Gavin Lane tells attendees at the CLA conference

In 2024/25, average Farm Business Income rose for all farm types except specialist pig farms and horticulture farms

Dame Angela Eagle said ‘we are where we are’ on the Inheritance Tax debate and farmers must now look forward

Emma Reynolds tells the CLA conference the rural economy is 'fundamental' to Government's growth mission

The Norfolk farmer says his priorities will focus on changes to IHT and securing certainty around agri-environmental schemes

Attended by party leader Kemi Badenoch, Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins and Shadow Farming Minister Robbie Moore, the summit was held to raise awareness about the current crisis in UK agriculture

Farm gate prices will go down as a result of Sir Keir Starmer's EU reset and SPS agreement alongside the UK losing the ability to reform its own pesticide policy, according to former Defra Secretary

Crop planting area set to recover from this year's 42-year low

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