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Mr Zeichner has previously served for four years as Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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

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"

The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood

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

As farmers head to the polls, a General Election survey suggests Labour could be on course to win a majority of over 200 seats in Parliament

Cabinet Minister Mel Stride said it was now a case of holding a strong opposition to a potential majority-led Labour Government

With a General Election just around the corner, farmers will be heading to the polls on July 4 to decide which candidate and, ultimately, which party they would like to see lead the UK Government.