Farming Minister

Welsh farmers need a 'light at the end of the tunnel' on the future of agricultural budget

Politics

Welsh farmers need a 'light at the end of the tunnel' on the future of agricultural budget

Welsh farming unions hosted Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner and Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies on family farms in Wales to discuss the importance of securing a ring-fenced budget for the agricultural sector

clock 15 August 2024 • 3 min read
Sir Mark Spencer loses seat at General Election

Politics

Sir Mark Spencer loses seat at General Election

He had served as Farming Minister since September 2022 when he was appointed by then Prime Minister Liz Truss

clock 05 July 2024 • 2 min read
From the Prime Minister to the Farming Minister: Rural seats to watch in the General Election

Politics

From the Prime Minister to the Farming Minister: Rural seats to watch in the General Election

The seats to watch as the results roll in

clock 04 July 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Safety Foundation Conference: Talking may be 'difficult for farmers' but mental health and safety are priorities

Mental Health

Farm Safety Foundation Conference: Talking may be 'difficult for farmers' but mental health and safety are priorities

Farmers and agricultural leaders from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland came together to discuss the importance of keeping safe on farms

clock 31 May 2024 • 7 min read
Farming Minister confirms intention to stand as a candidate at the next General Election

Politics

Farming Minister confirms intention to stand as a candidate at the next General Election

Sir Mark Spencer has held the Sherwood seat since 2010

clock 23 May 2024 • 1 min read
Government takes 'significant step' by supporting new livestock legislation

Legislation

Government takes 'significant step' by supporting new livestock legislation

Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey said The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill could provide police with more powers to detain and seize dogs after livestock attacks

clock 06 February 2024 • 3 min read
Farming Minister hopes for no more glitches as SFI launches

Politics

Farming Minister hopes for no more glitches as SFI launches

Farmers across England who claimed BPS will be eligible to apply for SFI 2023 online with some able to apply from September 18

clock 20 September 2023 • 3 min read
Conservative conference: Small abattoirs should benefit from earned recognition, says Farming Minister

Livestock

Conservative conference: Small abattoirs should benefit from earned recognition, says Farming Minister

Farming Minister Mark Spencer has said he will push for small abattoirs to be able to benefit from earned recognition in order to reduce veterinary presence.

clock 04 October 2022 • 2 min read