Environment

Cumbrian farmer Alistair Mackintosh has taken over the role of Red Tractor chair from Christine Tacon, who stepped down to 'avoid perceived conflicts' following her appointment to the Co-op board

NSA president Phil Stocker said: "We want to start that stability with continuity with the shadow team that has engaged so far with industry. A change of personnel into these roles will not be welcomed"

NFU president Tom Bradshaw described the result as a 'reset moment for British agriculture'

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

The British Egg Industry Council said it was 'absolutely essential' that the next UK Government puts the conditions in place to ensure egg producers can operate sustainably for years to come

Union says N-placement partnership offers growers chance to benefit from environmental incentives

Mr Packham has gained support from the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Iwan Rheon ahead of the march to Parliament Square

With the recent announcement of its ‘Farming for Nature’ programme, Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke to Waitrose’s Jake Pickering about the retailer’s relationship with farmers