Royal Welsh Show: It would be a 'privilege and an honour' to continue as Rural Affairs Minister, says Huw Irranca-Davies
The Cabinet Secretary told farmers to be 'patient' following speculation around whether he will remain as Rural Affairs Minister
Wide range of carbon footprint figures according to ABP PRISM 2030 project
Interim results from a collaborative project to analyse carbon footprint data from UK beef and sheep farms were outlined at a recent webinar organised by food processor, ABP Food Group. The wide variation within the range of figures indicated significant potential for improvement according to Prof Jude Capper, who analysed the results
Quorn working with NHS providers to reduce meat intake
Marco Bertacca, Quorn's chief executive, said he had not been happy with current meat intake reduction to have a 'meaningful impact' to society in reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change
Wales' Rural Affairs Minister announces farming support for 2025
Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change Huw Irranca-Davies said the schemes will provide advice and support to farmers in advance of the introduction of Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS)
Government must recognise farmers are part of the solution to decarbonise energy, says Arla Foods
Arla Food's UK agricultural director Paul Dover said with Government backing, 'our farmers who work tirelessly to produce our food, can also help secure the future of our energy'
In your field: Kate Beavan - 'There is a way forward, but we all need to be part of the discussions'
Kate farms alongside her husband Jim on their farm near Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. Farming 122 hectares (300 acres), the main enterprise consists of 800 breeding ewes and cider made on-site from their orchards. She is a mum of two, runs Kate’s Country School on-farm and is the woodland creation officer for Stump Up For Trees.
What are the top 5 priorities for the new Defra team?
Supporting farmers to boost Britain's food security is one of five key priorities for the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appoints Steve Reed as Defra Secretary
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
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister after historic landslide victory for Labour Party
Labour party has pledged to champion British farming whilst protecting the environment