Food security

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Sarah Haynes, head of sustainability, IGD

The board – which aims to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector – comes as the Government publishes Baroness Batters' Profitability Review today (December 18)

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says not only is the family farm tax an attack on the elderly but will stifle investment and reduce food security

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ian Howie, Hereford, discusses concerns that Government policy could undermine UK food security

Seeking to reverse the decline in young farmers, the Liberal Democrats have proposed a scheme providing placements for new entrants within a broader £1bn plan to improve food security

NFU welcomes consultation that will help farmers deal with issues such as clarity of standards, sampling and testing procedures, supply volumes, data sharing and dispute resolution

The supermarket will continue to spend over £700 million per year with British farmers and agriculture suppliers and is urging the Government to ensure that UK farmers are properly supported

Jon Watt is a 28-year-old tenant and contract farmer, running a 180-hectare arable and beef farming business in Suffolk with his father

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, and rural affairs spokesperson

The Shadow Farming Minister on why farmers are paying the price for Labour's urban outlook