Farm Life

With calls for Scottish Government to provide more support to farmers facing soaring costs, Ewan Pate spoke to farmers on Westray about their fears for the future.

Businesses need to have a plan to prosper through the period of change to Scottish farm support, with inflation eroding support payments in real terms across the UK.

Farmers Guardian’s news team talk about agriculture’s poor health and safety record as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launch a campaign to reduce deaths and injuries from farm vehicles

Beef prices are continuing to run at record levels, despite strong production and weaker retail demand, with reduced output elsewhere supporting the market.

Consumers are still looking for quality despite the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on incomes, with historic food scandals still impacting buying habits.

Rare Ferguson Collection

Farmers have been urged to take another look at ‘improved’ Countryside Stewardship agreements as the application window opens to apply for 2024 Mid Tier agreements.

Proposals to tackle the impact of second homes and short-term holiday lets in Wales could hit genuine providers and have an irreversible impact on the Welsh agritourism industry.

Indian farmers have called off a protest march on Mumbai over onion prices after receiving assurances from the state Government.

A new citizen science campaign has been launched in the UK by The Country Trust to help develop a hands-on understanding and appreciation of soil.