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Talking farming, face to face 

Posted by: Alice Brown, Posted on: 2 September 2025 - Categories: Conversations we're having
Giles Hall and Cindy Hughes in conversation with members of the public under a white tent

In this post, we share how the Farming and Countryside Programme is talking and listening to farmers across the country – and where you can meet us at upcoming events to share your experiences and thoughts first-hand.

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Join our user research panel

Posted by: Jason Stockwell, Posted on: 26 August 2025 - Categories: Farming and Countryside Programme
An image of a user research lab in government. The one pictured is GDS User Research Lab, a long table and two screens with a microphone.

Good design starts with listening, which is why we are encouraging farmers in England to join Defra’s Farming and Countryside user research panel. 

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