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Government warned over risk to biosecurity and food production

The regulations in England will include a two metre ‘buffer strip' from the centre of hedgerows with no cultivation or application of pesticides or fertilisers, as well as hedge cutting ban between March 1 and August 31

EFRA Committee told consumer health and animal welfare must be a priority for future agreements

Devon farm vet, Mr Dick Sibley, said he has been removed from Defra's bovine TB partnership group for ‘challenging' the current bTB programme and its lack of strategic approach

TFA chief executive George Dunn reflects on latest meeting with Farming Minister

'Growers want to remain anonymous for fear of losing contracts,' says union board chair Martin Emmett

The Government said it was committed to safeguarding the nation's food security for generations to come and ensure everyone can enjoy high-quality, British food

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have asked for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5 per cent for accommodation and attractions, which would not only boost the rural economy, but help the Government deliver its net zero objectives

Liberal Democrats MP Tim Farron said: "Landscape recovery has been tailored to reward big corporates who are evicting tenants."

The retailer joins Aldi and Morrisons as the latest supermarket to sign up to the food campaign