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2 hours ago · The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology has urged the government to increase domestic food production by 30% by 2050 by adopting an ambitious approach.They argue that the conditions in Britain are well matched for their proposed inflation, with a solid agri-science base ‘well-placed’ to produce more food.

The latest farming news from The Scottish Farmer, covering agriculture, rural affairs, and weather impacts on Scotland's harvest.

Jan 26, 2025 · Little to no land work has been completed in the last month except for the past few days when some were able to get much out with ground conditions harder. Winter crops in the area look to have handled the cold snap well and temperatures have turned from -9ºC to 9ºC in the past 48 hours. Fodder ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Rachel Reeves’ Budget in October saw the Chancellor deliver a devastating blow to family farms in the form of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) from Inheritance Tax, and it is the issue that is sure to dominate farming in 2025 – unless there is a U-turn in some shape or form.

Jan 16, 2025 · Get the inside scoop on farming news, tips, and more in this week's issue of The Scottish Farmer. Watch now for all the updates you need!

Oct 14, 2024 · The 2023 Scottish harvest faced mixed results due to challenging weather, with crops like wheat and barley fluctuating in yield, NFUS survey reveals.

Jan 4, 2025 · Keen-eyed, positive farmers will be spotting the stretch in the days. It might only be a few extra minutes of daylight, but we have to grab any positivity we can to kick start 2025 into gear. The coming 12 months are going to be instrumental for the next generation of Scottish farmers. On a global ...

Sep 2, 2023 · The move comes in the face of repeated criticism the pace of agri policy development is too slow and causing uncertainty in the sector. Twelve reports have been produced that explore some of the options and mechanisms Scottish Government will need to consider whilst developing its upcoming plans for agriculture with a renewed focus on delivering for both industry and for nature.

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