Calum Gillhespy, head of planning and development at GSC Grays says the Framework is in many ways very good, yet intrinsically, undeliverable and when you step back and look at how they plan to achieve their aims, it seems horrendously convoluted and inefficient
While this is positive news for water supplies, the National Drought Group says exceptional levels of rain have caused devastating flooding in many communities
Sector issues plea to Government as landlords withdraw rented farmland plans to offset tax liabilities
Dame Angela Eagle ready to answer farmers most pressing queries
NFU and House of Lords join call for change as organised crime gangs target countryside
Perception and a lack of knowledge of farming careers are some of the biggest barriers to getting more young people into the workforce, according to a new report
This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers: Trevor Black, York, argues that Government and political policies are undermining British farming, food security and rural communities in favour of external interests
Countryside accidents account for two-thirds more than the number of deaths on urban roads
Two people were arrested during protest as angry farmers defied warning to stay away