The British wool industry has faced its challenges, transitioning from a cornerstone of the global economy to a niche market fighting competition from synthetic alternatives. In this Farmers Guardian podcast, guest Harriet Fletcher-Gilhuys, textiles resea... See more
War in the Middle East is placing a heavy toll on UK farmers. Coverage in Farmers Guardian over recent weeks has revealed the extent and impact of skyrocketing prices to red diesel, heating oil and fertiliser since the Middle East crisis escalated on Febr... See more
Without a profitable farming sector, the UK is lurching towards a food security ‘nightmare', a new report has warned, with the Government urged to take decisive steps to bolster national food resilience.... Without a profitable farming sector, the UK is l... See more
The SNP cares deeply about our rural communities, farmers, and crofters - when they thrive Scotland thrives. With nearly three decades of experience of representing Highland Perthshire, SNP leader and First Minister John Swinney has put rural Scotland at ... See more
With significant changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs coming into force from April 2026, many farming families may face new challenges when it comes to passing on land and business assets. Rowena Ridgway,... With significant changes to Inheritance Tax relie... See more
