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The next Conservative leader will have an “uphill battle” to win back the trust of rural voters, says Mark Tufnell, president of the Country, Land and Business Association.

Farmers have always been the backbone of any country’s economy. The ability, knowledge and talent to feed people, enabling individuals to thrive and survive, has been at the heart of every community since the dawn of time. Farms are, quite literally, a society’s bread and butter.

Speaking at the Devon County Show, environment secretary George Eustice announced a funding pot to support research into farm-based protein production to reduce reliance on imports.

Twelve months ago, TJ was a full-time welder. Now he’s a poultry farmer supplying 30,000 eggs a day to one of the UK’s leading food companies. As diversifications go, that’s quite a shift.

Spiralling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect of going out of business, according to a new survey of farmers’ intentions by the NFU.

Speaking at Groundswell ‘22, environment secretary George Eustice announced that the first module will focus on soil.

The NFU says the strategy represents a ‘clear milestone’ as the government recognises the importance of domestic food production – but it now needs to develop into clear delivery and investment.

The new Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) is looking to recruit English farmers and growers to test and trial its services, before formally launching its online platform to the industry in 2023.

Recruitment specialist Agricultural and Farming Jobs says it is recruiting for more job opportunities within the industry than ever, but the search for specific industry skill sets is an ongoing and growing challenge.

Did you know that two people die or are seriously injured each year in the UK when their machinery makes contact with overhead power lines?

If you’re an independent generator who produces more energy than you use, you can sell your excess power back to the grid as a source of revenue. But first, you’ll need a supplier to do it.

Defra has announced plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments each year to help farmers with cashflow.