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The Liberal Democrats have called for a major expansion of Government support for on-farm water storage, warning the current £15 million fund is not enough to match the scale of drought losses

Ed Davey: "It is frankly an outrage that England is the only country in Europe where the farm payments system fails to support food production"

Conservative and LibDem rural representatives criticise document saying it will do nothing to support farmers

Former Liberal Democrats Leader Tim Farron said it is 'recklessly foolish' that during a time of geopolitical uncertainty, farmers in England are not being encouraged to produce more food

Seeking to reverse the decline in young farmers, the Liberal Democrats have proposed a scheme providing placements for new entrants within a broader £1bn plan to improve food security

MP Markus Campbell-Savours’ suspension has renewed focus on a vote early next year that could unite opposition in Parliament to the proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

The industry has called for commitment to axe the family farm tax as rumours swirl around a potential Government climb down

Politicians say it is not too late for rural MPs to stage a Welfare Bill-style rebellion

Tim Farron says outrage at family farm tax has meant countryside voters have quickly turned away from Labour