Phil Stocker

Livestock industry chief accuses Government agencies of rushing through 'a huge experiment in generational human health'

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said there are sheep farmers who have 'wholeheartedly thrown themselves into the SFI pilot', whose agreements have now ended with no certainty over continuation into SFI and fears over budget cutbacks

"Fairness in the supply chain is essential to a thriving industry"

Food Standards Agency says move will streamline novel food application process

"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"

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

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said the Government needed to take decisive action in addressing the ‘alarming rise’ in illegal imports of sheepmeat

Farmers have expressed concern about the Government's decision to potentially scrap the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill

NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said farmers deserved to have their say if the wildcat species was brought back along the English and Scottish border

Defra said an owner would be committing a criminal offence if they did not have a certificate of exemption