From the editor: Policy muddle is not what farming needs this at key time

Accusation that there is a lack of clarity in agricultural policy direction in England may come as little surprise, but that does not make them any less concerning, especially at a time when the industry is seeking to define its future outside of Europe and the Common Agricultural Policy.

Ben Briggs

Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as Farmers Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.

22 October 2021 鈥� 2 min read

Accusation that there is a lack of clarity in agricultural policy direction in England may come as little surprise, but that does not make them any less concerning, especially at a time when the industry...

Scottish Government introduces bluetongue control zone after Lockerbie case

A Temporary Control Zone has been put in place in an area around Dumfries and Galloway, after bluetongue was found in two lambs near Lockerbie

Rachael Brown

20 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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'Glaring injustice' still remains for farmers hit by fly-tipping

The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 'crackdown' on the criminal gangs profiting from illegal waste

Rachael Brown

20 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Livestock and lodges 鈥� a mix of enterprises suits Scottish family farming business

Striving for the highest standards in everything they do, the Wallace family of Mains of Collin Farm, near Castle Douglas, have developed an ideal blend of cattle, sheep and tourism to secure their family's farming future

Lynsey Clark

20 August 2026 鈥� 8 min read

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