Food security

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

'When facing a challenge, it is helpful to look back and review what happened at the start'

From what we know about the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed to our exclusive interview with Red Tractor interim chair Alistair Mackintosh - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Mr Reed said a Labour Government would listen, respect and work in partnership with farmers and producers, ensuring they played a valued part in decision-making

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Mr Rickman has told the next UK Government to ensure future trade deals protect UK farmers and the importance of food security

Ms Kearns, standing for election as a candidate for Rutland, Stamford, and the South Kesteven and Harborough Villages, told Farmers Guardian readers protecting the rural way of life and standing up for farmers mattered ahead of the General Election

Former Liberal Democrat Leader and candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has slammed the Tory and Labour attitude to farming in his opinion piece for Farmers Guardian

Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian outlining what his party will do for farming

As agriculture faces increasing pressure from sustainability drives, Marks & Spencer chair and farmer Archie Norman told the Future Countryside event why the industry should not lose focus of production