Aldi and Waitrose have banned the sale of disposable barbeques (BBQs) to help reduce the devastating impact wildfires have on the environment.
Danny and Alison Milne already had a successful arable and beef business, just over 300 hectares at Demperston farm, Auchtermuchty.
Defra has allocated an additional £31m to the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund as it proved popular with farmers. But what can the money be used for and how do people apply? Jane Thynne reports.
Agricultural support in Scotland is in a period of transition as post-Brexit policy takes shape, but whatever happens it is certain that grants will have an increasingly important role. Some will encourage increased productivity, some will encourage climate change mitigation and others will boost biodiversity. Ewan Pate explores the options.
Capital grants are once more to the fore as Governments use them to steer farmer investments in specific directions.
The Farming Innovation Programme has been set up by Defra to bring farmers and researchers closer together. Abi Kay explores the funding on offer.
Cherry Products is supplying a new type of fire extinguisher, which is not only lighter than most existing designs, but offers lower maintenance costs and a longer service life. Simon Henley found out more.