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Farmer and ex-MP to lead Red Tractor's Crops and Sugar Beet Sector
Former MP and Yorkshire arable farmer Julian Sturdy has been appointed Chair of Red Tractor’s Crops & Sugar Beet Sector Board. Mr Sturdy runs a…
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Defra farm policy leader Janet Hughes exits for Cabinet Office post
Janet Hughes, the driving force behind Defra's Future Farming and Countryside Programme (FFCP), will step down next month after five years at the…
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AHDB chief Graham Wilkinson to step down after just two years
AHDB's chief executive Graham Wilkinson will step down from his position towards the end of 2025 after just nearly two years in the role. Mr…
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Paul Caldwell steps down as chief of Rural Payments Agency
Paul Caldwell has announced that he is stepping down as the chief of the Rural Payments Agency after eight years at the helm. Mr Caldwell, who was…
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New commissioner to help deliver farm assurance review changes
An independent commissioner has been appointed to monitor progress on the delivery of the UK Farm Assurance Review recommendations. In January, the…
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Red Tractor seeks applications for new crops and sugar beet chair
The Red Tractor Board is seeking applications for a new crops chair following the resignation of Kit Papworth, who has been elected chair of NFU…
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Defra launches recruitment campaign for tenant commissioner
The government has launched its recruitment campaign for England's first ever commissioner for the tenant farming sector, following industry…
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Andrew Connon elected NFU Scotland's new president
Andrew Connon has been elected as NFU Scotland's new president following the resignation of Martin Kennedy, who led the union for four years. Mr…
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UK meat sector veteran José Peralta becomes HCC's new chief
UK meat sector veteran José Peralta has been announced as the new chief executive of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Mr Peralta, who…
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Candidates contesting NFUS presidential roles to tour Scotland
The five candidates contesting both NFU Scotland's president and vice president roles are preparing to tour the country from next week. Current vice…
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