Politics

The Minister instead cited that market forces and global commodity prices should ultimately govern UK agriculture

Secretary of State Emma Reynolds agreed change must happen 'more quickly,' but refused to blame her predecessor, and the now Housing Secretary, Steve Reed

The assessment process for emergency authorisations of pesticides is now to be updated following the investigation by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)

The Reform UK party leader confirmed he would be putting his name forward in the by-election and it was now down to the people of Clacton to decide

The union said farmers have waited long enough, and any further delay will only 'add to frustration and uncertainty'

Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for food, waste and rural affairs said county farms are 'much more than a line on a balance sheet'.

Defra said demand has been strong since the scheme opened

Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black discusses the latest announcements on farm funding

NFU Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's commitment to review concerns arising from the 2026 non-domestic rates revaluation and wider issues within the business rates system

Since the PM announced his resignation, the Defra Secretary Emma Reynold's position has been brought into question