The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood
NFU president Tom Bradshaw described the result as a 'reset moment for British agriculture'
NFU National Livestock Board chair David Barton said the description of badger culling in the eradication of Bovine TB as 'ineffective' in the Labour Party manifesto was 'personal' and 'deeply upsetting' to farmers and businesses
Defra says wet spring followed by early drought last year led to decreased yield as concern mounts for this year
With a General Election just around the corner, farmers will be heading to the polls on July 4 to decide which candidate and, ultimately, which party they would like to see lead the UK Government.
NFU president Tom Bradshaw told Íæż½ã½ã readers the upcoming General Election has never been more important for the future of farmers and businesses
Union says N-placement partnership offers growers chance to benefit from environmental incentives
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The NFU said the scheme could have provided support to farmers following the impacts of 'highly volatile commercial conditions' and wet weather on their businesses
NFU president said the wording 'disrespects' the incredible efforts farmers and the industry have made to try and deliver TB eradication by 2038