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Chris Brayford

Chris Brayford

News and Business Reporter

Articles by Chris Brayford

Professor David Rose: "Government, including Defra, must recognise that their language and actions can be one of the major causes of poor farmer wellbeing"

Mental Health

Professor David Rose: "Government, including Defra, must recognise that their language and actions can be one of the major causes of poor farmer wellbeing"

Professor Rose has provided five tips for Government to tackle both causes of, and support for, poor farmer wellbeing

clock 25 February 2025 • 4 min read
Nature Bill could place 'unacceptable burden' on Scottish landowners

Environment

Nature Bill could place 'unacceptable burden' on Scottish landowners

The Natural Environment Bill (Scotland) was proposed in Holyrood on February 19. It could help Scottish Ministers set legally binding targets to reduce carbon emissions and protect biodiversity. But will farmers support the proposed piece of legislation?

clock 25 February 2025 • 9 min read
Study reveals wolves could help Scottish farmers with climate change

Environment

Study reveals wolves could help Scottish farmers with climate change

Would farmers welcome the potential reintroduction of wolves in the Scottish Highlands? And how could reintroduction impact farm businesses?

clock 24 February 2025 • 3 min read
Body found in search for missing young farmer Jenny Hall

Rural crime

Body found in search for missing young farmer Jenny Hall

Ms Hall, from a farming family, was first reported missing on February 18 after leaving her home in Tow Law, Co Durham

clock 24 February 2025 • 3 min read
More than three-quarters of farmers reject Galloway National Park proposal

Politics

More than three-quarters of farmers reject Galloway National Park proposal

NFU Scotland said current proposals for the creation of a third National Park in Galloway fail to show 'benefit' to farmers, food producers and the rural economy

clock 23 February 2025 • 6 min read
Farmers urged to make most of 'beneficial' tax breaks on double cab pick-ups before April 2025

Farm Business

Farmers urged to make most of 'beneficial' tax breaks on double cab pick-ups before April 2025

With less than two months before tax changes are due to come into fore, Saffrey explains how farmers can make the most of tax benefits on double cab pick-ups, alongside some of the additional costs they will have to face

clock 23 February 2025 • 2 min read
Landowners urged to unlock cinematic opportunities of rural and farming life in Scotland

Diversification

Landowners urged to unlock cinematic opportunities of rural and farming life in Scotland

Award-winning films like Harry Potter and Braveheart have featured Scotland's rich rural landscapes. What opportunities are available for landowners and farmers to reach the Hollywood limelight?

clock 23 February 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Elise Sutton: "From milk to meat, they get the job done"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Elise Sutton: "From milk to meat, they get the job done"

Elise Sutton, 27, writes about her life as a stockperson at Cherry Lodge Farm in Salisbury. Ms Sutton also sits on the board of trustees for the Longhorn Cattle Society.

clock 22 February 2025 • 2 min read
Rethink needed to move away from 'one-size-fits-all' approach on the Whole Farm Plan

Politics

Rethink needed to move away from 'one-size-fits-all' approach on the Whole Farm Plan

The Scottish Crofting Federation has urged Scotland's Agriculture Jim Fairlie to make changes to the Whole Farm Plan which are 'proportionate' to the needs of crofters

clock 22 February 2025 • 2 min read
Edward Morello - Lib Dems MP: "The Farming Resilience Fund is still needed and the decision to end it will have foreseeable consequences"

Mental Health

Edward Morello - Lib Dems MP: "The Farming Resilience Fund is still needed and the decision to end it will have foreseeable consequences"

Mr Morello, who represents West Dorset, has written about the importance of the Farming Resilience Fund on the mental health of farmers, and why it is wrong that the scheme will come to an end

clock 21 February 2025 • 3 min read
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