Politics

This week from Farmers Guardian's editor Olivia Midgley

Pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consult with farmers on the Autumn Budget

BASC has warned the decision to increase fees poses a threat to rural livelihoods

Retailers are uniting behind farmers over proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Robert Black will succeed Dr Bob McIntosh, the Scottish Land Commission has confirmed

Farmers have called on retailers to bolster support for the sector after the Government's announcement of a family farm tax

Former chief executive Gwyn Howells stepped down in June 2024 after a period of extended leave amid challenges at the levy body

March Spending Review is key to future of SFI, says department, which admits concerns over future budget

The Scottish Government's figures were collected for local authorities in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Moray and the Highlands during 2022 and 2024

Mr Packham has been joined by the likes of Dale Vince, former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas and the Vegan Society calling on the Government to stop promoting red meat and dairy initiatives