Industry accuses Scottish Government of hardening its 'green agenda'

NFU Scotland president said under the Bute House agreement the pendulum has 鈥榮wung too far the other way' and there is no longer a 鈥榖alance and shared approach' to both food security and the environment

Chief Reporter

23 June 2023 鈥� 3 min read

Industry accuses Scottish Government of hardening its 鈥榞reen agenda' NFU Scotland said farmers and crofters have 鈥榯otally lost confidence' in the Scottish Government's future plans for agriculture,...

'We have a very unhelpful Government' - Jeremy Clarkson reflects at special farmers' harvest festival

Farmers were invited to a special harvest festival hosted by Jeremy Clarkson at his pub, The Farmer's Dog in Oxfordshire. Farmers Guardian joined the action.

Olivia Midgley

04 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Legislation

Partner Insight: Agricultural Inheritance Tax 鈥� some options to consider

Following the Autumn budget, far-reaching reforms to agricultural and business property relief are proposed, leaving families and their assets exposed to Inheritance Tax ("IHT"). Howden Rural take a look at the options.

Howden Rural

29 October 2025 鈥� 7 min read

Legislation

Inspections must carry a duty of care for farmers' mental health

Rita Poulson speaks out after Ofsted's announcement it would replace one-worded grading system with five-point report card

Rachael Brown

04 February 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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