Labour unveils 40 Bills at State Opening of Parliament with pledges on planning, green energy and the economy
NFU president Tom Bradshaw said it was good to hear from the Defra Secretary that food security, the environment and flood management are all focus areas
The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood
NFU president Tom Bradshaw described the result as a 'reset moment for British agriculture'
A General Election will be held on July 4, the Prime Minister has confirmed
Sir Keir Starmer launched the party’s manifesto on June 13 in Greater Manchester
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
Tenant ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Association national chair Robert Martin said: "There is enough evidence to show that there is market failure in food supply chains in this country and we need a Government that is committed to ensuring that those market failures are addressed"
The manifesto laid out plans for the farming budget, future of ELMs, food labelling, bovine TB, trade agreements and a commitment to making sure all imported food meets UK health and welfare standards