Scottish farming needs to change if we are to come close to meeting our climate targets

Farming in Scotland needs to change if we are to come close to meeting our climate targets, but the Scottish Government鈥檚 Agriculture Bill sets out no plans for reform, says John Finnie, Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands.

03 January 2020 鈥� 2 min read

Farming in Scotland needs to change if we are to come close to meeting our climate targets, but the Scottish Government's Agriculture Bill sets out no plans for reform, says John Finnie, Green MSP for...

Farmers highlight dangerous impact of animal welfare changes

Hundreds of farmers have raised concerns in response to a Defra consultation on animal welfare reforms, warning that the proposals risk undermining the competitiveness of British livestock producers and 鈥榦ffshoring鈥� welfare obligations overseas

Olivia Midgley

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'Easier, cheaper and quicker' - Defra tells food producers to prepare for EU reset date

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Aldi commits to securing 50% of domestic produce by 2027 through multi-year deals

The supermarket aims to back British farmers by increasing the number of long-term agreements the supermarket has in place with British producers and horticulture suppliers

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07 March 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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