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Defra said the new approach will use a 'data-led and scientific approach to end the badger cull by the end of this parliament'

The widow of Warwickshire farmer Rocky Poulson who ended his life four days after a farm inspection said only 'slight changes' have been made and a more 'compassionate approach' was needed

The project, led by APHA, will collect and analyse samples from a range of bird and mammal populations to better understand how the virus behaves

Amends to existing legislation means free-range eggs can continue to be labelled as such during mandatory housing measures, a move Defra said would cut ‘unnecessary red tape and costs for British producers'

NSA's chief executive Phil Stocker said he could not support furthering the public's right to access the countryside without increased protection for farmers, businesses and livestock due to 'irresponsible' behaviour

The meeting took place on Helen Drinkall's upland beef and sheep farm in Lancashire and it was a chance for the Minister to see the issues upland farmers still have with the Sustainable Farming Incentive

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Plaid Cymru criticised Labour's energy plans, adding they ‘will not maximise benefits' for Welsh communities without the devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales

Union president Tom Bradshaw outlines key farming proposals to mark national Self-Sufficiency Day.

As Keir Starmer’s Labour Government sets out its goals, Farmers Guardian brought together farmers and high profile industry leaders to discuss what they see as priorities for the new administration. Olivia Midgley reports