Politics

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

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

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

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?

At a time when UK farmers are struggling to make ends meet and as they face continued pressure from animal diseases encroaching on the border, should the Government be stressing the importance of prioritising cheap food over food security?

Standing in solidarity with farmers, the British supermarket chain has urged the Government to rethink making changes to Inheritance Tax

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded to DAERA progress on draft regulations to establish a Just Transition Commission, stressing that any transition must be grounded in what is genuinely achievable for farmers

Many diversified farms may be hit by the rising business rates expected in April