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The first meeting of the Farming and Food Partnership Board

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 26 March 2026 - Categories: Farming and Countryside Team
A group of eight people stand together in a well‑lit indoor space in front of large floor‑to‑ceiling windows. They are dressed in business or smart‑casual clothing, arranged in two rows with five individuals in the back and three in the front. Behind them, the windows reveal an outdoor view with trees and nearby buildings. The room has dark carpeting and a modern interior with a column visible on the right side of the image. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds is pictured with Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle.

The Farming and Food Partnership Board met for the first time yesterday, bringing together leaders from farming, food and retail. 

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