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Failure to protect the UK’s food production standards in future trade deals risks increasing anti-microbial resistance in humans, a new report has warned.

With supplies of oilseed rape tight in the UK and Europe this season, imports will play a major role in the market.

At the start of this year, I said 2020 could be the year of opportunity for dairy. Little did I know at the NFU Conference in February that we would all be facing a global pandemic and the many challenges which have arisen as a result of Covid-19.

Scotland’s red meat producers and retailers must leverage the relationships built during the Covid-19 pandemic according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) board member Louise Welsh.

Writing this as we enter the last week of August I am reminded of how our industry is at the mercy of the weather.

Farmers and their families are increasingly seeking a safe financial future for themselves, their parents and children in these uncertain times. Sean Aldom, regional manager and head of business at wealth management expert St James’s Place, gives his advice.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has set up a new farming trade advisory group (TAG) this week, in a bid to engage business in ongoing trade talks with countries around the world.

I would like to start with a heartfelt apology to the people of Scotland. Last month I mentioned that an Englishman, an Irishman and a Welshman travelled to Scotland and achieved their 400-a-day shearing goals.

A flying trade at the Scottish National Texel Sale, Lanark, saw a new UK record price for a sheep of 350,000gns when Charlie Boden and family, Stockport, Cheshire, sold Sportsmans Double Diamond.

Rugby union referee, TV presenter and farmer Nigel Owens MBE has been elected as the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) following a ‘unanimous’ vote from young farmers.