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Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change Huw Irranca-Davies said the schemes will provide advice and support to farmers in advance of the introduction of Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)

The independent review of the UK farm assurance is expected to publish its findings at the end of this year

This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

'When facing a challenge, it is helpful to look back and review what happened at the start'

From what we know about the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed to our exclusive interview with Red Tractor interim chair Alistair Mackintosh - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Mr Reed said a Labour Government would listen, respect and work in partnership with farmers and producers, ensuring they played a valued part in decision-making

This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Mr Rickman has told the next UK Government to ensure future trade deals protect UK farmers and the importance of food security

Ms Kearns, standing for election as a candidate for Rutland, Stamford, and the South Kesteven and Harborough Villages, told ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers protecting the rural way of life and standing up for farmers mattered ahead of the General Election

Former Liberal Democrat Leader and candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has slammed the Tory and Labour attitude to farming in his opinion piece for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian