Coronavirus

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. It is also a cliche that we can lump together with many of the other phrases which have become part of standard terminology in 2020, such as ’these are unprecedented times’, or ’stay safe’. But it is true that nobody, if they are being honest, could have stood on the cusp of the new decade and predicted that this year would have unfolded as it has done.

The best future for Scottish farmers will be achieved by pursuing independence from the dysfunctional UK, says John Finnie, Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands.

Helping growers adapt to climate challenges was one of the biggest focus for McCain head of agriculture Dan Metheringham

In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic left many farms that rely on seasonal labour during the summer struggling to find workers to harvest high value veg crops.

Young farmers have been ‘nothing short of brilliant’ throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, National Federation of Young Farmers’ Club (NFYFC) chairman, Dewi Parry has said.

By Hannah Binns and Alex Black In a year like no other, the farming community demonstrated unwavering strength and resilience in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, powering on despite lockdown to keep the country fed.

Soaring retail demand saw dairy markets bounce back following a turbulent few weeks at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown.

All eyes were on Government talks with France to get borders open

There may be hiccups in supplies of imported fresh produce from border closures and Brexit but British producers will keep the shelves full

Markets have warned vendors export focused companies have told them they will not be requiring export lambs