Rural Affairs

Applications for the new Integrated Natural Resources Scheme (INRS) are until September 27

The meeting took place on Helen Drinkall's upland beef and sheep farm in Lancashire and it was a chance for the Minister to see the issues upland farmers still have with the Sustainable Farming Incentive

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

NFU Scotland said existing parks have failed to make a positive contribution for farming and rural communities

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

Ms Griffiths is one of several ministers who has announced their resignation today citing a lack of confidence in the First Minister Vaughan Gething's leadership, calling for him to resign

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

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"

Mr Irranca-Davies has told Farmers Guardian readers that the Conservative Party has made life 'much harder' for farmers

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said Scottish agriculture needs access to the people who want to come to Scotland