farming

Defra says the work to address a lack of farmer confidence has already begun

With economic growth in focus for the Labour Government, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner emphasised farming’s importance at the National Sheep Association Sheep Event

TFA chief executive George Dunn said tenant farmers needed reassurance of the direction ahead and whether the new Labour Government would appoint a Tenant Farming Commissioner

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner will focus predominantly on farming including Environmental Land Management Schemes, food security, animal welfare including TB, as well as trade and helping to drive innovation within the sector

During a reception at Downing Street, NFU president Tom Bradshaw had the opportunity to meet PM Sir Keir Starmer as well as Energy and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband

Growers urged to inspect condition before autumn planting

Having grown on up her family's beef and sheep farm, Meinir Howells, from Pentrecwrt, took her inspiration from her mother, Doris, who worked full time on the farm

National Audit Office study says more needs to be done to support farmers in this 'high stakes' sector

Highest proportion of farmers aged 65 years and above as industry says more must be done to broaden sector's reach

The Cabinet Secretary told farmers to be 'patient' following speculation around whether he will remain as Rural Affairs Minister