UK farming

Pre-Brexit, Scotland sold an estimated 22,000 tonnes of seed potatoes to European customers

Defra Secretary George Eustice has been at it again, claiming the rise in farmgate prices over the past 12 months shows that farmers can recoup the money they are starting to lose due to reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme.

With warmer weather making a very much welcome return and providing some relief for farmers everywhere, it is also a reminder that the year is marching on and that spring has sprung for many.