Dorset Council said the publication of its Farm and Rural Estate Strategy, yet to be finalised and approved, could suggest the future direction of its 'specific approach' and 'future management' of the estate
'The reality is that the public and other businesses do not know what we do. And to be honest, why should they?'
A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron
The local authority has confirmed that nature was in 'long term decline' and that urgent action must be taken to reverse its downward spiral
A General Election will be held on July 4, the Prime Minister has confirmed
The Green party co-leader and candidate for Waveney Valley Adrian Ramsay explains what his party can deliver for British farming and the environment
Tenant Farmers Association national chair Robert Martin said: "There is enough evidence to show that there is market failure in food supply chains in this country and we need a Government that is committed to ensuring that those market failures are addressed"
The announcement came just 24 hours after Defra unveiled its ‘improved and expanded' Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer
Liberal Democrats said they would increase the farming budget by £1 billion a year to support nature-friendly farming and bring down food prices