NFU president Tom Bradshaw described the result as a 'reset moment for British agriculture'
Ms Coffey has lost the contest to Labour's Jenny Riddell-Carpenter by 1,070 votes
The ex-Prime Minister, who served 49 days in office, has lost her seat in South West Norfolk by 630 votes to Labour
The seats to watch as the results roll in
Defra says wet spring followed by early drought last year led to decreased yield as concern mounts for this year
From gaps in grant funding to opportunities for Scottish farmers and crofters; here is the latest farm grants news for your business
Referring to the Slurry Infrastructure Grant, Henry Clemons, an associate in rural consultancy at Knight Frank said while invaluable for farming businesses, the application process ‘demands a significant amount of detail, technical expertise and resources that many farmers simply do not possess or cannot afford to divert from their core operations'
With now 102 actions to choose from in the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive announcement, NFU senior countryside adviser Claire Robinson runs through the new options
A new grant for hen housing with a budget of more than £20 million is expected to open up for initial applications at the end of June