Funding

The Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) will be available until 2024. NFU Scotland said alternative funding must be ringfenced in the upcoming agricultural bill to support upland farm businesses

Farmers are warned to expect a levy increase from next April, to help AHDB grow the services it can offer to farmers during unprecedented economic times

A survey found almost three quarters of young farmers said it was ‘difficult or impossible to get into farming'

The Farm Equipment and Technology Fund is designed to help farmers boost productivity, increase environmental sustainability and help with slurry management

The NFU said the Government needs to take further action to support farmers with spiralling production costs and the impact on their mental health

Defra has announced a new funding commitment to upland farm businesses

Some farmers were left disappointed this week after finding out their Farm Equipment Technology Fund grant had not been successful