Defra

Richard Thompson reflects on first 12 months in office as farmers remain cautious about calling out contract issues

Lord Colgrain, commenting on the passing of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill in the House of Lords, said it could be one of the best presents for farmers this Christmas

Union urges Government to press EU to maintain UK position on precision breeding, bTB vaccination and crop protection

Chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee demands answers after several sites failed to be discussed

A significant increase in Ukrainian egg imports has prompted a joint letter from industry bodies stressing the need for imported egg products to meet welfare and production standards equivalent to those required of UK producers

Police arrested farmers who arrived in Whitehall in tractors although many were unaware of the ban given its announcement was less than 24 hours before the protest began

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