Politics

Sophia Ashe, 25, is from the Cotswolds, in Gloucestershire and she runs her own sheep flock

Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said he wanted the board to be represented 'largely' by farmers, with a farmer also set to be named its chair

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

Ms Morgan says she is the first First Minister from a 'rural constituency'

With the new Labour Government keen to boost renewable energy production, HCR Hewitson's Emily Pumfrey takes a look at the legal implications of the diversification opportunities

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner will focus predominantly on farming including Environmental Land Management Schemes, food security, animal welfare including TB, as well as trade and helping to drive innovation within the sector

A letter has been written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calling on his Government to save British horticulture by doubling the available land available to grow fruit and vegetables, promoting healthy diets, backing farmers to produce food sustainably and increase biodiversity, nature and wildlife

The Labour manifesto, the King's Speech and the Conservative Party's time in Government all featured in the debate about farming and food production

From an auctioneer's advice on when to sell livestock this summer to how Farm Safety Week can mark the beginning of a new chapter for safer farming- these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG