farmers

First Minister John Swinney said his Government would return the £46 million taken away from the agriculture Budget in previous years but could not guarantee a commitment to longer-term funding due to only having 'information' for one financial year

"I am totally committed to supporting our farmers"

Defra promises raft of measures and confirms farmers to receive Recovery Fund cash in days

Group warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves she has 14 days to reverse family farm tax

"It (farming) is an industry we can do without. We do not need small (family) farmers"

Growers would have to allocate 159% of its profit each year just to cover the tax bill

The committee said it wanted to ensure it is hearing from people and organisations that are affected by Defra's responsibilities

Bill Young brings 'extensive experience' in agricultural quality assurance, having previously held leadership roles at NSF and SAI Global

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, NFUS president Martin Kennedy highlighted that NatureScot's established position in favour of a Galloway National Park calls into question its ability to conduct a public consultation in an ‘impartial manner'

Last week's Budget has brought succession and the transition of family assets to the forefront of everyone's minds, with considerable fear of potential Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax bills