Efra Committee

Speaking at the Westmorland Show, MPs encouraged farmers to watch what they were investigating

The lack of wildfire strategy has come under attack as MPs question whether the Government will be prepared for next year's wildfires

Issues involving income streams, access to agri-environment schemes and land management were discussed by upland farming representatives

Chair Alistair Carmichael questions preparedness in what he has described as a 'heartbreaking summer' for farmers

Government promises to make sure food grown on British farms is served in schools, hospitals, prisons and beyond, with Andy Burnham pledging to strengthen farming

Gov to introduce statutory regulation for veterinary businesses, mandatory licensing of practices, enhanced inspections, and the creation of an independent veterinary ombudsman

Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds has confirmed that the SFI26 Window 1 budget will be fixed at £60m, despite calls for 'flexibility' to ensure all small farms can access funding within the first window

The Minister instead cited that market forces and global commodity prices should ultimately govern UK agriculture

Secretary of State Emma Reynolds agreed change must happen 'more quickly,' but refused to blame her predecessor, and the now Housing Secretary, Steve Reed

Ministers have refused to give businesses a transition period to adjust to what could be very disruptive changes coming down the track, says EFRA Committee chair