Labour Government

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses President Donald Trump's 10% import tariffs and the impact on UK agriculture, the Farming Minister apologies to farmers who were unable to access SFI since its abrupt closure, the Government is warned not to go back on its word to seize and crush vehicles found to be importing illegal meat across the border, amid multiple disease threats, and the date for the new series of Clarkson's Farm has been announced

When asked what an ideal tenancy would look like Oxfordshire tenant dairy farmer David Christensen said three things must be considered – length of term, investment and compensation

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair Kate Rowell said concerns arising from the Autumn Budget had highlighted the need for 'continued engagement' with both UK and Scottish Government

Pig farmer and chair of National Pig Association said criminal gangs bringing over illegal meal must be 'penalised', adding 'they see us as a very lucrative market right now'

FG reader Hugh Wroth, from Wiltshire, shares his views on the current Labour Government's farming policies

Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner will be probed about the early closure of SFI and Defra's communication with the industry on key changes to farming policy

Laura Greenman, of HCR Law, said: "While the Framework focuses on planning, energy and infrastructure, little consideration has been given to food security"

Farmer Richard Watts said: "Rising costs in wages, National Insurance, and energy are putting immense pressure on small and family-run farms"

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown unpicks the Chancellor's Spring Statement after she stood firm on the family farm tax, Defra Secretary has only visited 4 farms since Labour's General Election, with his ministers for flood and nature not visiting any, and livestock farmers are being encouraged to sign up for free vet visits through the TB Advisory Service (TBAS) before the service’s funding ends