EFRA

MPs will hold the first evidence session of this inquiry next week, scrutinising the potential impacts of proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief

The committee said it wanted to ensure it is hearing from people and organisations that are affected by Defra's responsibilities

Minister urges industry to 'look behind the headlines' as he insists 73% of farmers will not be affected by tax changes

A new initiative is encouraging people to make a 'pledge' to show their backing for those facing challenges in the industry

The Efra Committee have called on the Government to place soil health on the 'same footing' as water and air quality within Government policy

Defra has confirmed it will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon XL bully dog or let them stray after December 31

Complex certification and high costs are blighting post-Brexit trade deals, say food industry leaders

EFRA Committee urged the Government to commit to an annual update on UK Food Security, as well as a Food Security Summit chaired by the Prime Minister

The Government rejected the committee's calls to establish a 'National Working Group on Suicide Prevention' specific to agricultural and veterinary occupations

Tenant Farmers Association said in the last few weeks alone, five tenant farmers had come forward with concerns over land being replaced by solar