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From the outset, the Labour party has been clear the new Employment Rights Bill will be the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation

In an opposition debate in Parliament on Tuesday (October 8) Mr Reed said the idea of a commissioner had ‘merit' and there would be an announcement ‘shortly'

New report says 16 rural authorities could be insolvent in next two years

Averages were up on the year at the Farmers Guardian supported show and sale at Hawes

Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of herbicide compatibility and machinery requirements.

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

This year's seminars at The Dairy Show helped guide farmers through the topic of recruitment, sharing tips for retaining and dismissing staff successfully to help their businesses progress

New highs were seen at the Talybont Welsh ram sale, held at Talybont-On-Usk market with Lewis Pritchard, Crickhowell, setting at new breed record of 26,000gns doubling the existing breed record of 13,000gns

Martyn Cook's Dorrery flock, Halkirk, dominated the sale of North Country Cheviots at Lairg with his consignment of 10 two-shear rams which averaged £7,750

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Barclay claimed to have backed food production, while Labour and the Lib Dems criticised the Conservative record