Legislation

NFU Scotland president said under the Bute House agreement the pendulum has ‘swung too far the other way' and there is no longer a ‘balance and shared approach' to both food security and the environment

Scottish farmers and landowners are still waiting for an answer on whether bracken herbicide Asulox can be used or not. This is despite the Health and Safety Executive approving emergency authorisation for its use in England

Tenant Farmers Association are encouraging farmers to complete the Treasury consultation on agricultural property relief and challenge the Government to change taxation rules

Broadcasters say only things UK has to offer are Spice Girls CDs and black pudding

Remote rural communities and businesses are to benefit from a new £7m fund as part of the Prime Minister’s pledge to support the countryside economy

The levy body was looking to get more businesses encourage more businesses to explore export possibilities

The animal welfare bill, designed to help protect livestock from out of control dogs, and defend pets and wild animals will no longer go ahead, Farming Minister Mark Spencer has announced

Defra has announced a new funding commitment to upland farm businesses

CLA said the proposals risk making it harder to rent a home, without making it easier to buy one

A row has erupted following Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to allow houses to be built on the green belt.