The lack of ministerial continuity at Defra following the replacement of Michael Gove by Theresa Villiers concerns farming leaders: Farming reaction
She is the sixth Defra secretary of state since 2010.
Michael Gove had a very clear agenda in terms of emphasising public goods and environmental benefits in future payments to farmers. Whether Theresa Villiers will continue with this agenda remains to be seen.
Farmers have, however, welcomed the appointment of Norfolk MP Liz Truss, a former Defra minister, to the post of international trade secretary.
Therese Coffey, the MP for Suffolk Coastal, has been promoted to minister of state in the department.
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