Rishi Sunak unveils support package for farmers, Lib Dems promise £4.2bn for agriculture, 'reset moment' for NFU leadership, & what the public really think of farming


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Feb 26 2024 31 mins   6

In this episode, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak takes to the stage at the NFU annual conference to unveil a £220m support package for farmers.

The Liberal Democrats go further – promising £4.2bn for agriculture if they win the forthcoming general election.

We've all the latest market prices – and we find out what the general public really think about farming.

This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Scottish farmer Sandy Kirkpatrick.

Additional reporting by Farmers Weekly deputy editor Abi Kay.

You can contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast by emailing [email protected]. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.