As the UK prepares for the General Election 2024, the agricultural sector and rural communities stand at a pivotal crossroads. This election holds significant implications for farming policies, environmental regulations, rural development, and trade agreements. Our comprehensive coverage will delve into how each political party's platform addresses these crucial issues, providing in-depth analysis and expert opinions to keep you informed. Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and developments that will shape the future of agriculture in the UK during this critical election period. The UK's next General Election will be held on 4th July 2024.
Tenant Farmers 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
Speaking at the Future Countryside event, the Shadow Defra Secretary stressed the importance of devolution to initiate positive change in rural communities
Tenant Farmers Association chief executive said the most prevalent view expressed to him by TFA members in light of the General Election is ‘whether to vote at all'
Would Prime Minister Rishi Sunak or Sir Keir Starmer commit to a debate on the environment and climate change?
The Welsh Government said the roundtable will provide the next opportunity to work collectively with the sector on the design of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, following the recent consultation
Mr Sunak joined Macclesfield's Conservative parliamentary candidate David Rutley at Rowlinson's 51AVÊÓƵin Gawsworth to meet Cheshire farmers and bottle feed lambs
29 members of the Senedd voted in favour of the motion of no confidence in Mr Gething, while 27 voted against
There are three more planned debates ahead of the vote on July 4
AIC chief executive Robert Sheasby said the next UK Government must deliver for farmers and agricultural workers ahead of the General Election