King Charles

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown looks back at the top news stories of the week, including the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the Defra Secretary facing criticism for visiting only four farms since Labour's General Election win, concerns around the end of funding for Producer Organisations within the soft fruit sector, and King Charles and the Prince of Wales out and about supporting British farming. She also looks ahead to next week, when the Farming Minister will make his first appearance before the Efra Committee to answer questions on the SFI suspension and ongoing industry concerns

Farmers and growers who are dedicated to regenerative farming practices in their own operations met with King Charles to talk about the importance of soil health and how to encourage other farmers to adopt low-input techniques

The Royal Countryside Fund celebrated 15 years of supporting farmers and rural communities on Monday (March 17)

The Prince of Wales talks to young farmers about their mental well-being ahead of this year's Yellow Wellies event

"Farmers are currently facing a whole raft of challenges and we know it’s a difficult time for so many families, so it’s vital our funding goes to where it will make the most impact"

The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) made the announcement during National Young Farmers' Week (October 7 - October 11)

The Campaign for Wool, initiated by King Charles when he was Prince of Wales, aims to educate consumers throughout the Commonwealth about the benefits of wool

October marks Wool Month, an opportunity to celebrate the natural benefits of a unique fibre which is renewable, biodegradable and sustainable

The Jersey Milk Marketing Board (JMMB) and the Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society has gifted seven Jersey heifers to King Charles III for Highgrove Estate

The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood