Íæż½ã½ã

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chair of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers - John Thorley

The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood

More than 1,500 farmers attended the Conference at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. What did farmers learn?

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley (February 22)

The elections took place at the NFU Conference in Birmingham on February 21

NFU president Minette Batters delivered her last speech as leader of the farming organisation at the NFU Conference in Birmingham

Mrs Batters questions which party will set a target for food production with a statutory underpinning? She said there was currently an imbalance between environment and food production in government policy

As Minette Batters stands down as the NFU’s first female president, she speaks to chief reporter Rachael Brown about what the future holds for the union, her tips for the next president and her plans for life outside of the NFU

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor, Olivia Midgley

Ms Batters said whilst she had no regrets, she was 'saddened' recently by what she referred to as ‘splintering' in the agricultural sector, driven by farm assurance and people's views on Red Tractor