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In a debate led by Conservative MP for Chester South and Eddisbury, Aphra Brandreth, she said the cause of stress for farmers, particularly more recently, has been Government policy

"There will be a need for a rapid and concerted effort from the leaders in the rural and farming sectors to hold the Government to account on ensuring that the gulf between urban and rural support does not become even wider"

Defra promises raft of measures and confirms farmers to receive Recovery Fund cash in days

Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle will lead a debate on changes to Agricultural Property Relief in Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (November 13)

The committee said it wanted to ensure it is hearing from people and organisations that are affected by Defra's responsibilities

Jeremy Moody, secretary and advisor to Central Association of Agricultural Valuers said the Government's claim that only quarter of farms will be impacted by Inheritance Tax changes ‘misses half of the picture and so understates the effects of the change'

The event is separate to the NFU's lobby being held on the same day, but organisers stressed the events were 'complimentary' and not in competition with one another

Challenging season plus concern over SFI options deterring farmers, says industry group

Protection and surveillance zones put in place following confirmation of avian influenza at commercial property

The mass lobby on November 19 is now at full capacity. Íæż½ã½ã who have not already registered for the event are warned not to travel down to London and told there will be another opportunity to make their voices heard