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Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth has asked if there could be a debate in the House of Commons in the memory of Cheshire farmer Paul Reeves who died earlier this year

The letter called on Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, to confirm £5 billion is still allocated to 'Project Gigabit'

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

Dorset Council said the publication of its Farm and Rural Estate Strategy, yet to be finalised and approved, could suggest the future direction of its 'specific approach' and 'future management' of the estate

Emma and her family farm in Monmouthshire, milking 100 pedigree Holsteins and selling raw milk from the farmgate. They also run 300 North Country Mules. Emma is Monmouthshire NFU chair and volunteers with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Dorset Council had previously wanted to purchase the farm for nature recovery, claiming the business was 'no longer viable' as a dairy operation due to 'pollution'

"There will be no family farms left"

For twelve years the British Farming Awards has shone a light on the best in British Farming. During this annual event Britain’s farming industry comes together to celebrate the achievements of its contemporaries

"Once a farm is gone, it is gone."

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley