Thérèse Coffey returns to Defra as environment secretary
26th October 2022
As the farming sector calls for much needed clarity on ELMS, and Rishi Sunak takes the helm in No 10, Ms Coffey has been appointed environment secretary – the third MP to hold the post this year.
Ranil Jayawardena quits as Defra secretary
25th October 2022
As Rishi Sunak takes the reins as PM and begins a cabinet reshuffle, several MPs have stepped aside, including Ranil Jayawardena, who has been in the role for less than two months.
NSA chief voices concern over “government chaos”
21st October 2022
Liz Truss’s resignation yesterday (20th October) after just 45 days as PM has caused further turmoil for industries across the country, said National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker.
New recommendations published to level the field for tenant farmers
17th October 2022
A recent review published by the Tenancy Working Group has outlined recommendations on how the government, tenants and landlords can work together to remove the barriers to a productive and resilient tenant farming sector.
Government calls for evidence to determine cost-of-living crisis impact on rural areas
11th October 2022
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) is calling for the input of rural communities and businesses via a formal inquiry to help ascertain whether the countryside is being disproportionately affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
Mini-budget tax cuts bring relief to the agricultural sector
4th October 2022
In an effort to tackle the energy crisis and rising inflation, the Government has announced a series of tax cuts in its new Growth Plan that are expected to ease pressures in the farming industry.
Defra responds to rumours that ELMS could be scrapped
27th September 2022
Media reports that the government is set to change or scrap the ELM subsidy schemes, backpedalling on its environmental commitments, “are simply not right”, Defra insists.
New government scheme to help businesses through energy crisis
23rd September 2022
Farming groups welcomed the government’s new scheme that will cut energy bills nearly in half this winter for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations.
Liz Truss’ energy support package welcomed “to a degree”
9th September 2022
Farming industry representatives welcomed Liz Truss’ energy support package outlined this Thursday (8th September), but warned more needs to be done to protect livelihoods and food security.
Mark Spencer replaces Victoria Prentis as Defra farming minister
8th September 2022
New Defra minister of state Mark Spencer was a key figure in Boris Johnson’s government and has a strong farming background.
Ranil Jayawardena named as the new Defra secretary
7th September 2022
George Eustice has been sacked in the Cabinet reshuffle, having supported Rishi Sunak due to questions over Liz Truss’ commitment to animal welfare in international trade deals.
Industry responds as Liz Truss becomes UK’s new PM
6th September 2022
Liz Truss has officially become the UK Prime Minister today after meeting the Queen at Balmoral, having defeated Rishi Sunak in the leadership race.
