CLA President Victoria Vyvyan gives her thoughts on the approach of the new Labour Government.

In an open and frank conversation with Estate Matters host Anna Byles, Victoria explains how she became involved with the CLA and discusses how she hopes new Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, will tackle issues around planning, energy and food production.

In July 2024, Estate Matters celebrates its 1st Birthday!

Listen back to just some of the highlights of the last 12 months.

Guests have provided insights across the rural and development sectors, from farming to journalism, politics to housing.

But the over-arching theme, which has proved of significant interest to an audience in the land-based economy, has been the importance of communications and engagement in virtually every aspect of their professional lives.

Minette Batters was the President of the National Farmers' Union for 6 years until February 2024.

In her time as President, she navigated the effects of Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the cost of living crisis and worked alongside six Secretaries of State.

In this episode of Estate Matters, recorded at The Royal Bath and West Show, Minette shares some of the challenges she faced including how she overcame her fear of public speaking - something she became known for being particularly skilled at.

She tells podcast host, Anna Byles, about her hopes for the future of land use to ensure food security in the post-BPS era.