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He had served as Farming Minister since September 2022 when he was appointed by then Prime Minister Liz Truss

Labour party has pledged to champion British farming whilst protecting the environment

NFU National Livestock Board chair David Barton said the description of badger culling in the eradication of Bovine TB as 'ineffective' in the Labour Party manifesto was 'personal' and 'deeply upsetting' to farmers and businesses

As farmers head to the polls, a General Election survey suggests Labour could be on course to win a majority of over 200 seats in Parliament

The seats to watch as the results roll in

A General Election will be held on July 4, the Prime Minister has confirmed

Farm finances were in discussion at the Groundswell Event

Testy time at National Organic Conference as farmers bemoan sector's lack of visibility

Defra says wet spring followed by early drought last year led to decreased yield as concern mounts for this year

The farmer-led creamery confirmed it would be stopping production at its Tuxford and Tebbutt Creamery site in Melton Mowbray on June 25, with around 60 jobs at risk