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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

The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood

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

NFU National Livestock Board chair David Barton said the description of badger culling in the eradication of Bovine TB as 'ineffective' in the Labour Party manifesto was 'personal' and 'deeply upsetting' to farmers and businesses

Defra says wet spring followed by early drought last year led to decreased yield as concern mounts for this year

With a General Election just around the corner, farmers will be heading to the polls on July 4 to decide which candidate and, ultimately, which party they would like to see lead the UK Government.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw told Farmers Guardian readers the upcoming General Election has never been more important for the future of farmers and businesses

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

How well do the manifestos of each political party compare to NFU's key asks for farmers?

The NFU said the scheme could have provided support to farmers following the impacts of 'highly volatile commercial conditions' and wet weather on their businesses