Â鶹ŮÀÉ

Alicia Kearns - Conservative candidate on the General Election: "If we do not treat food security as a national security issue, we will let the people of our great nation down"

Ms Kearns, standing for election as a candidate for Rutland, Stamford, and the South Kesteven and Harborough Villages, told Â鶹ŮÀÉ readers protecting the rural way of life and standing up for farmers mattered ahead of the General Election

clock • 3 min read
"The word rural does not feature even once in Labour's manifesto, and they spare only 87 words on farming." (Alicia Kearns)
Image:

"The word rural does not feature even once in Labour's manifesto, and they spare only 87 words on farming." (Alicia Kearns)

Sadly, farming is too often treated as a parochial issue, the preserve of rural communities, leaving it absent from the national conversation at election time. This threatens our collective security....

To continue reading this article...

Join Â鶹ŮÀÉ

  • Â鶹ŮÀÉ is the ultimate resource for farmers, providing unparalleled coverage of the key issues and trends affecting the agricultural industry.
  • Real-Time Updates: Get the latest news and analysis on what's happening in the agricultural sector right now. From market trends to technological advancements.
  • Expert Insights for Smart Decision Making: We provide in-depth articles and features designed to help you navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape. From crop management techniques to livestock breeding strategies, our goal is to arm you with the tools you need for profitable farming.
  • Join the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community today and unlock a world of knowledge and opportunities for your agricultural business. We are dedicated to supporting farmers like you, and our mission is to empower you with the information and resources needed to thrive.

Register now Become a member

 

Already a member?

Login

DEUTZ AGROPLUS 95

£±Ê°¿´¡

JOHN DEERE 6195R

£±Ê°¿´¡

Kioti K9 2410 c/w deluxe factory cab

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Politics

LibDem Autumn Conference: 'We are the party for farmers', says MP

LibDem Autumn Conference: 'We are the party for farmers', says MP

NFU vice-president thanks Sir Ed Davey for being 'constant, eloquent voice for farming'

clock 17 September 2024 • 2 min read
Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

Lack of financial support poses risk to sheep farmers in Northern Ireland

Sean Fitzpatrick, of the Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers' Association, said: "How can anyone expect our sheep farmers to maintain this when their income, which needs to support not only a business but a home, is getting significantly cut?"

clock 16 September 2024 • 3 min read
Vaughan Gething to stand down as MS in 2026

Vaughan Gething to stand down as MS in 2026

The former First Minister of Wales said he would not seek re-election

clock 15 September 2024 • 2 min read