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The Sturdy family are waiting to hear the outcome of an appeal hearing which could result in around half of their arable farm being taken out of production for a solar farm. The Sturdy family's landlord is the FitzWilliam Trust Corporation. Ms Sturdy has claimed that one of its six trustees, Lady Helena Rees-Mogg, is the wife of Sir Jacob

Victoria Atkins takes up post in Kemi Badenoch's new Shadow Cabinet

West Essex MP says she intends to 'renew' the party as former Defra Secretary Steve Barclay rules himself out of Shadow Cabinet post

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Barclay provided his thoughts on the next Conservative Party leader

"More extreme weather will make farming more challenging, so we must continue to support our farmers to produce enough food whilst also rewarding sustainable practices which ensure we reduce emissions"

Tonbridge MP Tom Tugendhat is one of five candidates in the running to be the next Conservative Party leader

Mr Jenrick is one of six candidates standing to be the next Conservative Party leader

The General Election campaign is now in its third week and with many of the manifestos unveiled, farmers give their view on the next Government

The Conservative party plans to boost the rural economy, cut planning red tape and protect the country's food production and the environment