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Positive news for Government despite new survey that says only a third of farmers have confidence in agricultural schemes

Could a light touch or at least a more proportionate approach be used, especially for those found to be in breach of rules for the first time or making minor errors?

During a recent debate in the Senedd, Mike Hughes MS, the member for Swansea East, said ‘there is no reasonto subsidise agriculture’, which he claimed ‘is simply putting money into farmers’ pockets’

New survey says both urban and rural residents want greater access to the countryside

A partner in Mathison (Íæż½ã½ã) Leven, East Yorkshire, appeared at Beverley Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 31 January, in relation to animal health and food safety offences

90% of farmers who took part in the survey said they were in favour of appointing a Tenant Farming Commissioner to oversee the sector

Cotswold campaign which has support from nearby farmer Jeremy Clarkson needs to raise £3m in pledges in just days

It was argued APHA had wrongly interpreted the law underpinning its compensation scheme and failed to properly compensate affected farmers for birds, which were healthy at the point at which it decided they should be culled

The chief executive of the Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture, Stephen Jacob, said: "We need to influence the influences. If teachers and parents do not understand what the industry looks like and how food is produced, how are the children going to?"

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health