Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 270: New Defra secretary and NFYFC funding

In this episode, we look at what farmers can expect from new Defra secretary Emma Reynolds – her policies and personality.

To discuss that and more, we’re joined by Jonathan Reynolds, director of external affairs at the Country Land and Business Association.

See also: How late is too late to drill oilseed rape this autumn?

The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs says it has been told it will no longer receive a Defra grant – Defra says the suggestion is “false”.

Who is right?

Shadow farm minister Robbie Moore gives us his thoughts.

And sixth-formers at a Lincolnshire school can now study agriculture – we speak to their headteacher and find out all about the new course.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.

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