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Seasonal crop latest to suffer from growing season plagued by bad weather and pests

Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of herbicide compatibility and machinery requirements.

Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has been named as the new Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary

"Sometimes we go without eating so our children can eat. Despite already working over 80 hours, seven days a week, I was told I would need to get another job. It is appalling"

Agricultural sustainability director at Lloyds Banking Group Ben Makowiecki said: "There are a lot of people trying to get to the same place in a similar way. Let us not compete against each other to get there"

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the NFU response to the UK farm assurance review covers ‘some of the benefits' that assurance schemes offer, it also explains the ‘inescapable issues' that must be addressed

"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"

Farmstrong Scotland said the research could help the charity understand the steps farmers are taking to look after their health and well-being

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

The Defra Secretary Steve Reed and the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner have also been invited to attend the political session