Cumbrian farmer Alistair Mackintosh has taken over the role of Red Tractor chair from Christine Tacon, who stepped down to 'avoid perceived conflicts' following her appointment to the Co-op board
NSA president Phil Stocker said: "We want to start that stability with continuity with the shadow team that has engaged so far with industry. A change of personnel into these roles will not be welcomed"
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'
After stepping down from her role as chair as Red Tractor, as the new interim chair Alistair Mackintosh begins his role, Christine Tacon reflects on her time at the top - the highs and the lows
Last week the Danish Government announced its plans for an agricultural carbon tax, but one Danish farm group claims it is 'pure bureaucracy'
In an exclusive for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian, Steve Barclay says that Labour simply do not understand food and farming
Ag in my Land is a global farming series looking at agriculture across the world. This month Emily Ashworth speaks to Greg Hart of Mangarara Farm in New Zealand
Industry leaders have evaluated and analysed the way agriculture could open doors for young people to have long and successful careers in the sector
Speaking at the Future Countryside event, the Shadow Defra Secretary stressed the importance of devolution to initiate positive change in rural communities