LibDems

Farmers need to do more to show how much they benefit environment, says NFU vice-president

Politics

Farmers need to do more to show how much they benefit environment, says NFU vice-president

'The reality is that the public and other businesses do not know what we do. And to be honest, why should they?'

clock 24 September 2024 • 2 min read
In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "We need more people in politics who understand the pressures of farming"

In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "We need more people in politics who understand the pressures of farming"

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as a product manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm.

clock 18 June 2024 • 2 min read
Shropshire MP hits out at 'counterproductive' SFI

Politics

Shropshire MP hits out at 'counterproductive' SFI

North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan said many farmers in her constituency who were currently undertaking positive environmental work are ‘ineligible' for the SFI scheme

clock 21 December 2023 • 1 min read
Liberal Democrats commit to 70% British Food consumption

Politics

Liberal Democrats commit to 70% British Food consumption

Former leader Tim Farron says the current Government has 'no plan' for farming

clock 29 September 2023 • 4 min read