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Colin Smyth: "The failure to deliver has left Dumfries and Galloway, once again, Scotland's forgotten region"

Politics

Colin Smyth: "The failure to deliver has left Dumfries and Galloway, once again, Scotland's forgotten region"

Labour MSP Colin Smyth has written exclusively for Íæż½ã½ã on Scottish Government's decision not to proceed with Galloway and Ayrshire as the location for Scotland's third National Park

clock 16 June 2025 • 4 min read
Íæż½ã½ã' views sought on how private companies could benefit nature recovery

Environment

Íæż½ã½ã' views sought on how private companies could benefit nature recovery

Defra issues call for evidence looking at increased business investment in the natural environment

clock 15 June 2025 • 2 min read
Single Payment Scheme and foot-and-mouth - what was agriculture like under the last Labour Government?

Politics

Single Payment Scheme and foot-and-mouth - what was agriculture like under the last Labour Government?

Íæż½ã½ã across the country are feeling the pressure of the current Labour Government's policy changes and apparent lack of understanding of agriculture, but what happened last time Labour were in power?

clock 15 June 2025 • 4 min read
Íæż½ã½ã feel 'vilified' on climate change

Politics

Íæż½ã½ã feel 'vilified' on climate change

The Climate Change Committee said Scotland may have to reduce cattle and sheep numbers by 2045 to reach net zero, but farmers have argued they are playing their part to reduce emissions and to support the environment

clock 14 June 2025 • 5 min read
Gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

Politics

Gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

A new study said gamekeeping has a vital economic, environmental, and social role in shaping moorlands across England

clock 14 June 2025 • 4 min read
OPINION: Farm profitability – While the Government pats itself on the back, confidence plummets

Politics

OPINION: Farm profitability – While the Government pats itself on the back, confidence plummets

Head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest total income from farming figures

clock 13 June 2025 • 1 min read
From the editor: Spending Review not as bad as feared, but where will the money be spent?

Politics

From the editor: Spending Review not as bad as feared, but where will the money be spent?

This week from Íæż½ã½ã acting editor Katie Jones

clock 12 June 2025 • 2 min read
Spending Review: Farming industry reacts as Defra escapes major cut to budget

Politics

Spending Review: Farming industry reacts as Defra escapes major cut to budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves fails to reverse family farm tax but farmers express relief at future funding promises

clock 11 June 2025 • 3 min read
The Spending Review: 'Íæż½ã½ã will be breathing a sigh of relief' as farming left out of Chancellor's speech

Politics

The Spending Review: 'Íæż½ã½ã will be breathing a sigh of relief' as farming left out of Chancellor's speech

CLA issues cautious welcome as Defra reveals new agriculture budget plans

clock 11 June 2025 • 3 min read
Welsh Farming Week: NFU Cymru unveils its food and farming manifesto

Politics

Welsh Farming Week: NFU Cymru unveils its food and farming manifesto

With elections to the Senedd just months away, the union has urged candidates to recognise the importance of Welsh agriculture

clock 10 June 2025 • 2 min read