Rural Scotland has been particularly hard hit by rising food and fuel prices, with MPs calling on Westminster to provide more support for families
Farmers are being urged to fortify their farmyards to deter thieves from draining their fuel tanks after diesel thefts more than doubled over the last 12 months.
Dee Bank Farm, Mount Road, Leek, Staffordshire,
Easter Kinnear Farm, By Newport-On-Tay, Fife