51AV视频

New RPA chief looks to work with farmers following years of frustration

Following years of frustration with the RPA, its new chief executive, Oliver Munn, spoke to Jonathan Wheeler about the culture change he is looking for.

clock 鈥� 4 min read
New RPA chief looks to work with farmers following years of frustration

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has been among the most criticised of Government agencies for years. But it is trying to change. It is already adopting a new, more supportive attitude to farmers and aiming...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Politics

IHT story is far from over, but campaign must continue in a different way
Politics

IHT story is far from over, but campaign must continue in a different way

What are the next steps farmers can take to stop the family farm tax at a time when some have argued that the fight to raise thresholds is 'dead' under the current Labour Government?

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 12 April 2026 鈥� 6 min read
Iran crisis a 'wake-up call' to back UK agritech and food security
Politics

Iran crisis a 'wake-up call' to back UK agritech and food security

MP George Freeman highlighted the role of new technology in protecting the UK鈥檚 future food security

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 10 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Welsh Election 2026: Middle East uncertainty highlights need to back domestic food production
Politics

Welsh Election 2026: Middle East uncertainty highlights need to back domestic food production

NFU Cymru and FUW have emphasised the need for the next Welsh Government to provide fair and sustainable funding, evidence-based policymaking and regulatory reform to safeguard the viability and long-term sustainability of Welsh agriculture

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 09 April 2026 鈥� 4 min read