farmers

Fears for uplands and common land farmers following reduction in direct payments

"For generations, farming families have served to grow food for us all. They are a service to their country and they are custodians of the countryside"

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