Defra had previously failed to confirm to Farmers Guardian if a meeting had taken place with NFYFC to discuss the possibility of ending discretionary funding for young farmers
Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckly said the schemes the Government inherited needed reform
Emma Reynolds insists Labour is listening to farmers but there is no mention of Inheritance Tax rethink
Politicians say it is not too late for rural MPs to stage a Welfare Bill-style rebellion
UK farmers have highlighted the impact of increased US bioethanol imports with the closure of Vivergo Fuels in Hull and the loss of an important market
The Farmers Guardian team discusses the changes at the top of Defra and the events at the Reform UK conference
This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones
Emma Reynolds makes lively debut at Back British Farming Day event, sidestepping IHT comment to focus on profitability
Hear from industry leaders including new Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds and NFU president Tom Bradshaw, from the NFU's annual reception in Westminster as part of its Back British Farming Day
Farmers Guardian's Chris Brayford reflects on attending Reform UK's conference last week: "Reform sung all the right notes when it came to the sector's calls to end upcoming IHT reforms, but can the party deliver a comprehensive plan to help the sector thrive if elected at the next General Election?"