Farmers' Voice

As the country celebrates Back British Farming Day, the public has once again demonstrated strong support for farmers and growers, ranking them as the UK’s second most respected profession for the third year running.

Farming leaders have responded to the recent government reshuffle, welcoming the appointment of the new DEFRA secretary along with the minister for food security and rural affairs.

Lincolnshire farmer Andrew Ward, who recently hosted the Cereals Event, has revealed plans to restructure his farming enterprise in a bid to secure the future of his farm after several difficult years for British agriculture.

MPs, peers, and farming representatives gathered at the House of Commons yesterday to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and British farmers and to push for urgent supply chain reform.

Hundreds of farmers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Labour government, saying the party has lost their support in the next election.

Farmers have been invited to take part in a ‘Trailer of Truth’ rally across the country, which will conclude in Liverpool outside the Labour Conference next month.

Hundreds of farmers have expressed their anger with the family farm tax, saying that the legislation is wrecking trust, livelihoods and Labour’s future in rural seats. 

Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) has urged the government to support farmers whose Countryside Stewardship agreements come to an end this year.

Kaleb has shared a photo of the latest addition to the Cooper family, born on 14th August.

A tractor run organised by Sam Brown, 27, who has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user, is now in its 12th year, raising vital funds for a rural support charity.

The British farming community has responded to yesterday’s comment made by US president Donald Trump that farmers should not be paying the family tax. 

The NFU has responded to DEFRA’s farm profitability review, led by Baroness Batters, by highlighting the key changes needed to boost the UK’s food security and meet environmental targets.