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The General Election campaign is now in its third week and with many of the manifestos unveiled, farmers give their view on the next Government

The Conservative party plans to boost the rural economy, cut planning red tape and protect the country's food production and the environment

Speaking at the Future Countryside event, the Shadow Defra Secretary stressed the importance of devolution to initiate positive change in rural communities

Tenant Íæż½ã½ã Association chief executive said the most prevalent view expressed to him by TFA members in light of the General Election is ‘whether to vote at all'

There are three more planned debates ahead of the vote on July 4

The announcement came just 24 hours after Defra unveiled its ‘improved and expanded' Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer

Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner said the party which can convince the rural electorate that it shares their values, and most importantly their priorities, will go a long way to winning an 'epoch defining election'

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "If the next Government gets it right then this huge sector can grow"

Groups says years of 'economic neglect' means there is everything to play for at General Election

MP Graham Stuart said it had been an 'enormous joy and privilege' to serve as minister and looks forward to fighting and winning his seat later this year