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General Election 2024

As the UK prepares for the General Election 2024, the agricultural sector and rural communities stand at a pivotal crossroads. This election holds significant implications for farming policies, environmental regulations, rural development, and trade agreements. Our comprehensive coverage will delve into how each political party's platform addresses these crucial issues, providing in-depth analysis and expert opinions to keep you informed. Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and developments that will shape the future of agriculture in the UK during this critical election period.  The UK's next General Election will be held on 4th July 2024.

Labour's claim that the badger cull is 'ineffective' frustrates NFU president

Politics

Labour's claim that the badger cull is 'ineffective' frustrates NFU president

NFU president said the wording 'disrespects' the incredible efforts farmers and the industry have made to try and deliver TB eradication by 2038

clock 14 June 2024 • 3 min read
Íæż½ã½ã podcast: Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming?

Podcasts

Íæż½ã½ã podcast: Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming?

The Íæż½ã½ã news and business team discuss the manifestos and what they mean for farming

clock 14 June 2024 • 1 min read
How does Nigel Farage's Reform Party plan to back British farmers at the General Election?

Politics

How does Nigel Farage's Reform Party plan to back British farmers at the General Election?

If elected to Parliament, Reform have outlined some of the measures they would implement within the first 100 days and thereafter

clock 14 June 2024 • 3 min read
New crop of rural MPs must champion food and farming, says former Defra secretary

Politics

New crop of rural MPs must champion food and farming, says former Defra secretary

George Eustice urges next government to keep ELMs on its 'current trajectory'

clock 14 June 2024 • 2 min read
Welcome from the editor: Íæż½ã½ã is 180 years-old - it is time to take FG forwards in a new era

Blogs

Welcome from the editor: Íæż½ã½ã is 180 years-old - it is time to take FG forwards in a new era

This week from Íæż½ã½ã's editor Olivia Midgley

clock 14 June 2024 • 2 min read
Labour will 'champion British farming' as it unveils plans including public sector procurement and ending the 'ineffective badger cull'

Politics

Labour will 'champion British farming' as it unveils plans including public sector procurement and ending the 'ineffective badger cull'

Sir Keir Starmer launched the party’s manifesto on June 13 in Greater Manchester

clock 13 June 2024 • 4 min read
Íæż½ã½ã have their say on General Election and future farming policies

Politics

Íæż½ã½ã have their say on General Election and future farming policies

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

clock 13 June 2024 • 6 min read
Policymakers must not forget farmers and the countryside ahead of the General Election

Politics

Policymakers must not forget farmers and the countryside ahead of the General Election

The Countryside Alliance has released details of its key asks to political parties ahead of the General Election

clock 13 June 2024 • 3 min read
Green party co-leader Adrian Ramsay - "Too many farmers feel that they are trying to survive a perfect storm"

Politics

Green party co-leader Adrian Ramsay - "Too many farmers feel that they are trying to survive a perfect storm"

The Green party co-leader and candidate for Waveney Valley Adrian Ramsay explains what his party can deliver for British farming and the environment

clock 12 June 2024 • 3 min read
Farming budget will increase by £1 billion - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative party manifesto

Politics

Farming budget will increase by £1 billion - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveils Conservative party manifesto

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

clock 11 June 2024 • 5 min read