Simpler rules on livestock movements welcomed 4th May 2016 The Government's move to simplify livestock movement rules is great news for farmers. Farming
Save our dairy farmers – and the countryside 21st April 2016 I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate about the crisis facing the British dairy industry Farming
Understanding sheep farmers' difficulties 23rd March 2016 Rishi visited two Yorkshire Dales hill farms to gain a full understanding of the current difficulties faced by sheep farmers. Farming
Europe tops agenda at farmers' meeting 29th February 2016 FARMERS wanted to talk to me about my position on Europe at a meeting organised by Northallerton NFU. Farming
Ice cream business points way for dairy industry 14th January 2016 Rishi Sunak has highlighted the example set by one North Yorkshire dairy farm as a way forward for the industry Farming
Minister joins me in backing dairy labelling campaign 22nd December 2015 THE Yorkshire Post’s campaign for clearer labelling of diary produce has been supported by the Environment minister Liz Truss. Farming
Rishi calls on EU to enforce pig welfare rules 29th October 2015 THE committee of MPs of which I am a member has demanded action from Europe over its failure to enforce pig welfare rules. Farming
Winning payment pledge for hard-pressed farmers 17th September 2015 THE boss of the Government agency responsible for processing millions of pounds of support payments to farmers has pledged to pay promptly following a plea from... Farming
Ten steps to help save British dairying 10th September 2015 Rishi Sunak this week launched a ten-point plan to help beleaguered dairy farmers hit by the low price of milk. The plan follows his fact-finding tour of... Farming
