Exceptional volatility has been the key theme for 2022/23 farm business incomes in England, with huge differences between the sectors
NFU modelling work showed on average upland farm businesses lost 37 per cent of their support payments under the current Sustainable Farming Incentive and Countryside Stewardship options
When questioned at last weekend's English Winter Fair on whether he had wanted the role of Defra Secretary, Mr Spencer said it was not a question of ‘putting my hat in the ring'. "This was a decision for the Prime Minister," he said
The Secretary of State, Steve Barclay 'quickly' got the point that short-term tenancies are a problem when it comes to financing investment to drive productivity and participation in long-term environmental management
The Government's commitment to continue with the badger cull has been criticised by NFU as 'just warm words' which must be backed up in writing with a policy change
British Sugar and NFU Sugar have agreed negotiations will recommence this week, aiming to agree a contract for next year as soon as possible
New grant aims to help farmers reduce pollution and make better use of nutrients
Mr Bradshaw will be hoping to take over Minette Batters, who will be stepping down from the role in February 2024 after 10 years in post
NFU president Minette Batters said food security should always remain a 'top priority for any Government', adding it was not just about sustaining farmers, it was about safeguarding a secure supply of homegrown food
The new Secretary of State at Defra, Steve Barclay has pledged to ‘back British farming' as he takes up his new role following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's reshuffle earlier this week