Defra

Campaigners were due to stage right to roam event to highlight lack of public access to open landscapes

Alongside calls for a Tenant Farming Commissioner, Ms Rock said legislative changes were needed to 'open up the ability for tenants to diversify their farm businesses'

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

Mrs Batters questions which party will set a target for food production with a statutory underpinning? She said there was currently an imbalance between environment and food production in government policy

Grants, SFI extensions, cuts to red tape and supply chain intervention all named as Prime Minister vows to stand by farmers

As Minette Batters stands down as the NFU’s first female president, she speaks to chief reporter Rachael Brown about what the future holds for the union, her tips for the next president and her plans for life outside of the NFU

Positive news for Government despite new survey that says only a third of farmers have confidence in agricultural schemes

Could a light touch or at least a more proportionate approach be used, especially for those found to be in breach of rules for the first time or making minor errors?

Rocky Poulson ended his life four days after a farm inspection which found 18 sheep had been tagged with incorrect-coloured ear tags

NFU vice president, David Exwood said this is 'not about tenant vs landlord, but how we make the relationship work better for both parties