The first of AHDB’s four reports into farm assurance across the world has rightly focused on the two countries who have benefited the most from Liz Truss’ time in Government by virtue of their free trade deals: Australia and New Zealand. Both now enjoy enhanced UK access to retailers with – you guessed it – lower standards. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø are justifiably not amused
At the time I pitched this article, Defra announced changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive to ensure that food production remained the primary purpose of farming – I think that farmers already know this is the purpose
James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network
Although new in my job as Biosecurity Minister, I do not need to be told what a tragedy bovine TB has been for British farming
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
This week's letters from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers
This week's letters from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers (October 27)
This week (October 13) from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian editor Olivia Midgley
Livestock attacks, wildfires caused by open campfires and fly-tipping have thrown right to roam back into the spotlight, with debate opened up once again on how will the policy play out in the countryside
Welsh Government is leaving it to us to take ‘all the responsibility' for the welfare of farmers when it comes to the impact of bovine TB, says charity.