Politics

Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Director of Agriculture and Rural Economy George Burgess failed to give a clear answer on the £33 million missing from the Scottish Agricultural budget

overnment had indicated delinked payments will be based on past claims history meaning those who have bought recently would miss out

Former Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs Fergus Ewing will replace her at the flagship Scottish Beef Association event

A row has erupted following Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to allow houses to be built on the green belt.

Morocco and the UK have celebrated closer trade ties since Brexit, with the two countries looking to further grow the trading relationship, although the UK horticultural industry has warned of the dangers of overreliance on one market.

Defra has been urged to take a more proactive role in tackling poor mental health