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Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has welcomed the publication of new HMRC trade statistics showing overseas exports of Scottish food and drink were worth £8.1 billion in 2022 – the highest figure on record.

With calls for Scottish Government to provide more support to farmers facing soaring costs, Ewan Pate spoke to farmers on Westray about their fears for the future.

With catchy weather causing field work issues, Farmers Guardian finds out how growers can decide where to prioritise fungicide applications. 

Businesses need to have a plan to prosper through the period of change to Scottish farm support, with inflation eroding support payments in real terms across the UK.

Farmers Guardian’s news team talk about agriculture’s poor health and safety record as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launch a campaign to reduce deaths and injuries from farm vehicles

Beef prices are continuing to run at record levels, despite strong production and weaker retail demand, with reduced output elsewhere supporting the market.

Consumers are still looking for quality despite the cost-of-living crisis putting pressure on incomes, with historic food scandals still impacting buying habits.

Farmers are being urged to be on their guard this spring and help protect livestock from the deadly consequences of lead poisoning.

With this year marking 50 years since the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) was founded, chief executive Christopher Price reflects on what has been achieved in that time and priorities for the future

Livestock farmers are being encouraged to investigate all unexplained abortions or stillbirths in their herds or flocks.