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Over the last 10 years, 10 different figures have taken on the role of Defra Secretary. With the longest standing secretary lasting just over two-and-a-half years, and the shortest lasting 49 days, we take a look back at what they did – or did not do – for farming

Former Defra Secretary Steve Barclay said gene editing could be a game-changer for the precision breeding of crops and livestock

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Barclay provided his thoughts on the next Conservative Party leader

"The joy, fun and satisfaction of farming is disappearing"

In an exclusive for Farmers Guardian, Steve Barclay says that Labour simply do not understand food and farming

Sir Mark Spencer said Labour needs to understand how 'devastating' it could be if it imposed an inheritance tax on agricultural estates and property

Report accuses Government of issuing 17 cull licences despite leading Natural England scientist saying the action could not be 'justified'

Professor Simon Pearson says latest announcement would 'drive productivity'

The extension will mean 43,000 visas will be available to the horticulture sector in 2025, with another 2,000 visas for poultry