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
From Jeremy Clarkson's partnership with a mental health service to taking the lead on livestock worrying - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG
Essex Fire and Rescue Service have asked communities to be 'extra cautious' in hot weather with temperatures set to reach over 30 degrees in parts of the UK
Trade was as hot as the weather at last week's Thame Summer Sheep Fair at Thame showground where 15,295 head sold through the ring over two days to achieve a record clearance of 99.4%.
Community pays tribute to the father-of-three from Northern Ireland
The Clarkson's Farm star said farmers should not have to suffer in silence with their mental health
South Yorkshire Police said they have been following several lines of enquiry and are now appealing for further information about the incident
Mixed picture continues as wet spring weighs heavy on yields
Group members given suspended prison sentences after causing £100,000 damage to dairy centre
This year's #farm24 campaign reached new heights