Politics

Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has revealed UK farmers could pay at least an additional £337m to run their tractors, combine harvesters and other machinery, if fuel bills continue to rise during the year from conflict in the Middle East

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate Claire McLaren is standing for Perthshire North and the Mid Scotland and Fife region at the Scottish Election. She writes on how the party will support farmers and rural communities

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies said rural communities cannot be an afterthought for Government as events in the Middle East start to affect farmers' living standards and their businesses

Baroness Ann Mallalieu said the Government's trail hunting ban will further alienate rural communities by 'criminalising' farmers, gamekeepers, hunts and landowners who obey the law

NFU Scotland said CalMac must prioritise farm businesses in remote island communities which rely on ferries after the operator has faced challenges running services due to technical problems and maintenance issues

Cornwall Young Farmers' Club's general purpose chair Marley Lamerton writes on her passion for Young Farmers and why the sector can bring about change by coming together and making its voice heard

Tenant farmers at Bradninch estate in Devon have been offered first refusal to purchase the land

Can Government step up its support for farmers and food producers as businesses face pressure from conflict in the Middle East?

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: William Taylor, Farmers for Action Northern Ireland, covers the Judicial Review challenge to proposed Inheritance Tax changes, highlighting farmers’ concerns over limited consultation and the potential impact on family businesses