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Survey reveals how often Scots farmers take holidays

Farmers and crofters in Scotland have been encouraged to take holidays away from the farm to improve wellbeing and productivity. However, less than half (47%) feel confident that someone else…

CRIME

Massive fines for hare coursers welcomed by CLA

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the impact of tougher penalties being imposed on hare coursers, which are believed to be reducing the number of incidents of…

FARM POLICY

Labour under pressure to rule out cuts to farming budget

Defra ministers faced a barrage of questions on the new Labour government’s plans for the agricultural budget during a heated debate in parliament. The Labour government has not yet confirmed…

COMBINES

Case IH unveils revamped AF9 and AF10 rotary combines

Case IH has given a foretaste of combines to come with the unveiling of two AF series rotary harvesters at the Farm Progress Show in the United States. The AF9…

FARM POLICY

Tenants cite landlords entering ag schemes for loss of land

Landlords entering government agri-environment schemes was named as the main reason for tenant farmers having to surrender land within the next two years. A survey of 3,900 farm businesses as…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Farmgate milk prices and processor profits both on the up

Dairy farmers supplying Meadow and Freshways will receive a higher milk price this autumn, following the wider industry trend. Commodity markets continue to look strong with price gains for cream,…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Beef exports under threat from EU deforestation rules

Meat processors are warning of a total loss of access to the all-important EU market for beef from next year, blaming Defra for failing to comply with the EU’s new…

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Editor's View: Labour must put its money where its mouth is

One of the more unappealing traits of those who hold power in government is their inclination to blame those who came before them for any difficulties they now face. This…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Back to school after a summer of farm learning

Suddenly it’s September. The Evans girls have gone back to school and, after the noise and chaos of the past six weeks, the house feels as silent and still as…