Climate Change

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner will focus predominantly on farming including Environmental Land Management Schemes, food security, animal welfare including TB, as well as trade and helping to drive innovation within the sector

The Cabinet Secretary told farmers to be 'patient' following speculation around whether he will remain as Rural Affairs Minister

Marco Bertacca, Quorn's chief executive, said he had not been happy with current meat intake reduction to have a 'meaningful impact' to society in reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change

Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change Huw Irranca-Davies said the schemes will provide advice and support to farmers in advance of the introduction of Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)

Arla Food's UK agricultural director Paul Dover said with Government backing, 'our farmers who work tirelessly to produce our food, can also help secure the future of our energy'

Kate farms alongside her husband Jim on their farm near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. Farming 122 hectares (300 acres), the main enterprise consists of 800 breeding ewes and cider made on-site from their orchards. She is a mum of two, runs Kate’s Country School on-farm and is the woodland creation officer for Stump Up For Trees.

Supporting farmers to boost Britain's food security is one of five key priorities for the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed

Mr Reed said a Labour Government would listen, respect and work in partnership with farmers and producers, ensuring they played a valued part in decision-making

Labour party has pledged to champion British farming whilst protecting the environment

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