NSA chief executive Phil Stocker said farmers deserved to have their say if the wildcat species was brought back along the English and Scottish border
The Soil Association said there was growth in organic sales, but this has largely been fuelled by imports not home-grown produce
Groups says years of 'economic neglect' means there is everything to play for at General Election
The NFU is calling for the Government to recognise 'the extraordinary nature' of what has been the wettest 18 months since 1836, warning that many farms may be unable to survive
Countryside issues should not be ignored by politicians warn campaign groups
NFU welcomes news of this year's extra funding but says Government should 'maximise' its support for farmers
New figures have revealed only 258 police officers and staff are dedicated to rural crime teams across England and Wales
Volunteers are urged to help as number of creatures in rural areas drops by up to 70 per cent
New project backs Defra's decarbonisation plans for agriculture and agroforestry
Campaign follows study which revealed 40 per cent of children did not know soil was important for food production