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Fears for uplands and common land farmers following reduction in direct payments

"For generations, farming families have served to grow food for us all. They are a service to their country and they are custodians of the countryside"

FSA says concerns over fradulent movement of cattle documents led to police probe

UK scientists lead research in methane reduction vaccine for cattle

First Minister John Swinney said his Government would return the £46 million taken away from the agriculture Budget in previous years but could not guarantee a commitment to longer-term funding due to only having 'information' for one financial year

Speaking to Farmers Guardian, NFU President Tom Bradshaw shared his reaction following the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner's address to delegates at AIC conference today (November 13)

Speaking at the AIC conference (November 13) Labour’s Farming Minister said there are ‘constant discussions’ around the new rules on Inheritance Tax

"I am totally committed to supporting our farmers"

"I know this is already having a chilling effect on farming and rural businesses"

Defra promises raft of measures and confirms farmers to receive Recovery Fund cash in days