Scotland

Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner says incentivising landlords to increase tenancies is a key challenge for his successor

Tenancy

Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner says incentivising landlords to increase tenancies is a key challenge for his successor

As Scotland’s first ever Tenant Farming Commissioner steps down at the end of his term, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown spoke with Dr Bob McIntosh on the future of the tenanted sector

clock 20 December 2024 • 4 min read

Farming in Five

December 20: Farming in Five: NFU president reacts to Prime Minister's comments on Inheritance Tax

Description: In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reports on reaction to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer's comments that the purpose of the inheritance tax reform was to raise revenue in the Budget. Shortly after making these comments, his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said on a webinar hosted by the Tenant Farmers Association that far too many farmers are dependent on Government support schemes, and the new environmental schemes are about using public money for public goods, not about farming support – 'that comes alongside it.' Elsewhere, fairness in the supply chain will be the focus of a new inquiry by the Efra Committee. MPs will examine a range of key issues affecting the sector, including the levels of support for domestic food production, access to affordable and healthy food, labour shortages in the supply chain, and food prices.

clock 20 December 2024 • 1 min read
Deadline fast approaching for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme

Politics

Deadline fast approaching for Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme

Application deadline is December 31 2024

clock 20 December 2024 • 2 min read
Strathspey farmer appointed new agricultural adviser for Cairngorms National Park Authority

Farm Business

Strathspey farmer appointed new agricultural adviser for Cairngorms National Park Authority

"I am keen to work closely with farmers to help them address the key issues we face and promote the positive impact of sustainable agriculture and its role in tackling climate change"

clock 19 December 2024 • 2 min read
Unions reveal banners in campaign to stop the family farm tax

Politics

Unions reveal banners in campaign to stop the family farm tax

Roadside and gate banners are being displayed across the country today (December 19) in a national display of solidarity

clock 19 December 2024 • 3 min read
Farmers call on Scottish Government to hold a referendum over a National Park proposal in Galloway

Farm Business

Farmers call on Scottish Government to hold a referendum over a National Park proposal in Galloway

"She (Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon) must allow us to have a say whether we have a National Park or not"

clock 17 December 2024 • 4 min read
Farmers Guardian podcast: What the Welsh and Scottish Budgets mean for farming and next steps on Inheritance Tax

Podcasts

Farmers Guardian podcast: What the Welsh and Scottish Budgets mean for farming and next steps on Inheritance Tax

The latest episode of the Farmers Guardian podcast from the news and business team

clock 13 December 2024 • 1 min read
Government unveils tree planting taskforce

Environment

Government unveils tree planting taskforce

New UK group will oversee multi-million planting and peatland restoration schemes

clock 07 December 2024 • 1 min read
BSE detected at farm in Scotland

Farm Business

BSE detected at farm in Scotland

Scottish Government said further investigations to identify the origin of the disease are ongoing

clock 06 December 2024 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Abby Forsyth: "Workplaces, whether in an office or out on-farm, should make well-being, fitness and mental health a priority"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Abby Forsyth: "Workplaces, whether in an office or out on-farm, should make well-being, fitness and mental health a priority"

"It is important to realise that rural isolation can be a very real problem for farmers, with a rise in loneliness since the pandemic"

clock 06 December 2024 • 2 min read