Scotland

Ahead of the Holyrood elections in 2026, political representatives have been taken on ‘show and tell’ visits

NFU Scotland has called for a £90 million uplift in the 2026/27 Budget to support growth, resilience and transition across the farming sector

Scotland's Rural Voice report also revealed that nearly two thirds of rural residents said they do not have a meaningful voice in shaping decisions which affect them

Kate Rowell is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland

The amount of land publicly marketed has dropped this year despite current Government policy

Farmers say red tape and financial risk preventing engagement with schemes

Further support for farmers as country leads the rest of the UK in organic production

Jim Smith first diversified into stand up 12 years ago, having lived and worked on his family farm all his life his content is predominately a mix of jokes and anecdotes about rural and farming life

Yester Farm Dairies cheese has gone on sale in 140 Catalan stores

A renowned stockperson with a career spanning decades, Ian Anderson is well-known in the pedigree world and on the cattle show circuit. Ellie Layton explores his journey