Environment

A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron

Wildlife groups say planned reintroductions must be speeded up to avoid conservationists releasing the animals into unsuitable habitats

Farmers have claimed the budget cut could see more than 500,000-acres of land taken away from nature for future generations.

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Farmer and former lecturer at Myerscough College - George Parkinson

"If they (Wild Justice) succeed, it will have massive implications for upland farmers throughout the UK"

“The solution is very simple – young children should never ride in agricultural vehicles”

NSA's chief executive Phil Stocker said he could not support furthering the public's right to access the countryside without increased protection for farmers, businesses and livestock due to 'irresponsible' behaviour

"The developer still has a huge mountain to climb before they send in the diggers to the food production fields of rural East Cambridgeshire and Suffolk"

"Agriculture has a significant role economically, socially, culturally and environmentally"

The court was told that Huw Pritchard was constructing a pond and banks near the stream to try to resolve flooding issues on farm