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Supporting farmers to boost Britain's food security is one of five key priorities for the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed

Joanna Brookes, 21, from Wilmcote in Stratford-upon-Avon, is a student at the Royal Agricultural University who has plans to work in agricultural policy making in the future

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 Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

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"

NFU president Tom Bradshaw described the result as a 'reset moment for British agriculture'

Labour party has pledged to champion British farming whilst protecting the environment

NFU president Tom Bradshaw told Farmers Guardian readers the upcoming General Election has never been more important for the future of farmers and businesses

Union says N-placement partnership offers growers chance to benefit from environmental incentives

As agriculture faces increasing pressure from sustainability drives, Marks & Spencer chair and farmer Archie Norman told the Future Countryside event why the industry should not lose focus of production