Appointments
Bradshaw re-elected as NFU president amid mounting farm pressures
Tom Bradshaw will lead the NFU for another two years after being re-elected president at a time of intense political and economic pressure on British…
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Six young farmers appointed to represent future of British agriculture
The NFU has announced six new Student & Young Farmer Ambassadors who will take part in its two-year development programme from 2026 to 2028. The…
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Abi Reader elected NFU Cymru president ahead of key policy year
NFU Cymru has unanimously elected Cardiff dairy farmer Abi Reader as its new president, as the union prepares for major policy change and a key…
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Sophie Throup to take over as NFU director general in May
The NFU has appointed Sophie Throup as its next director general, handing her the task of leading the organisation through a period of major change…
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Final hours to apply for Red Tractor chief executive role
Applications close tonight for the role of Red Tractor chief executive, as Jim Moseley prepares to step down after more than 50 years in the food…
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Top farming scientists recognised in New Year Honours for innovation
Leading figures in farming science and agri-tech have been recognised in the New Year Honours, with Professor Lorna Dawson awarded a damehood and…
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Gavin Lane takes helm at CLA with pledge to unlock rural growth
Britain’s rural economy is brimming with untapped potential despite mounting short-term pressures, according to Gavin Lane, the new president of the…
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Veteran MP Angela Eagle joins Defra as farming minister
Dame Angela Eagle has been handed a senior role at Defra in a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s dramatic resignation. She replaces…
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Emma Reynolds replaces Steve Reed at Defra after cabinet shake-up
Emma Reynolds has been appointed Defra Secretary, succeeding Steve Reed, as Sir Keir Starmer reshaped his Cabinet following Angela Rayner’s dramatic…
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Janet Swadling OBE takes the reins at AHDB as interim chief
Leadership at levy organisation AHDB is set for a shake-up as Janet Swadling OBE steps in as interim chief executive next month. She will step into…
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