Red Tractor interim chair, Alistair Mackintosh provoked frustration from farmers and auctioneers after comments he was achieving better prices due to Red Tractor assurance than he would have done at the auction mart
This week's letter from Red Tractor's Interim Chair Alistair Mackintosh
Alice Bothwell, 20, from Stamford in Lincolnshire, is an agricultural student at Harper Adams University
The independent review of the UK farm assurance is expected to publish its findings at the end of this year
In a brand-new four-part video series, Next Generation Hill Farmers, over the next year Farmers Guardian will capture the lives of four next generation hill farmers and the challenges they face
The Harbro Group confirmed it has acquired animal health specialists Murray Farmcare Ltd
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
Resilience to drought and reduced fertiliser applications will be key traits for perennial rye grass varieties in 2050
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"