Wetherby and Easingwold MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke writes on how the shooting industry plays an important role to the economy and rural way of life, the countryside's backlash to the proposed shotgun licence merger, and why the Government risks breaking the very spirit that's sustained farming communities for generations

Duchy of Cornwall tenant Sam Stables said he was over the moon to receive support from the Prince of Wales as he shines a spotlight on the immense pressures farmers face every single day and to raise vital funds for mental health charities

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Akins said Defra quangos and regulators need to either be scrapped or streamlined because at present, they do not serve the best interests of farmers, the countryside and the country as a whole

Grimsby Auditorium said it had made a 'considerate gesture' by choosing to remove pork products for the Peppa Pig performance

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to battle on as Prime Minister, receiving the backing of Cabinet in the process, after rumours swirled earlier this week that he would resign earlier this week

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies writes on the unsustainable drop in dairy prices, farmers being treated as bargaining chips in trade deals, and why maintaining British farmers' high-quality food standards must be codified into law to stop lower welfare food from entering the UK

Tesco has provided extra support to farmers in urging the Government to pause and consult immediately on Inheritance Tax changes

Hollywood may come calling for one of the feelgood stories of the year after Fiona the sheep delivered two healthy lambs at Dalscone Farm on Tuesday (February 10)

Tori Squire, 22, is a third-generation beef and sheep farmer from Newton Abbot in Devon

Is this a sign of a Government department which is trying to learn more about the farming sector? Or should staff already possess the experience, knowledge, skills and an appreciation of farming to work in Defra?