Wendy Chamberlain MP for North East Fife has written to Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride urging him to reverse or at least halt the movement away from Tax Credits to the Universal Credit scheme over the next six weeks during peak months for farmers

Rare Breeds Survival Trust Christopher Price said the Government also needed to review grazing elements in Environmental Land Management schemes to support a sustainable livestock sector

"We need a long-term, cross-departmental vision for how we manage and use land across England and a planning system with local communities at its heart"

Scottish Land and Estates said rural businesses in Scotland today are vibrant, modern and equipped to work with Government to deliver increased prosperity

The Scottish farming Union said the deal could provide farmers and crofters with an additional income stream for farmers and crofters

Welsh political leaders reacted to confirmation of a General Election on July 4

The Health and Safety Executive said Christopher Rolfe was airlifted to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery before starting months of rehabilitation in order to regain his mobility

Caroline Millar, a member of NFU Scotland's Board, has been leading the 'Diversity Discussion' project so far, alongside the Union's Next Generation policy advisor Lucy McGillivray

Thomase Cleator, 25, is a sheep farmer from Jurby on the Isle of Man.

"This exciting news marks an important milestone in Scotland's growing reputation as an agritourism destination"