51AVÊÓÆµ

Royal Highland Show: First Minister to reaffirm commitment on direct payments to farmers

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is due to attend the landmark farming show for a second consecutive year as the head of Scottish Government

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
First Minister John Swinney said: "Here in Scotland, we are committed to maintaining reformed direct payments, supporting sustainable food production and providing vital stability to our rural communities."
Image:

First Minister John Swinney said: "Here in Scotland, we are committed to maintaining reformed direct payments, supporting sustainable food production and providing vital stability to our rural communities."

First Minister John Swinney is due to appear at the Royal Highland Show this year to reaffirm Scottish Government's commitment to farmers on direct payments. Mr Swinney said he wanted to show his support...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Last orders for Great British rural pubs without business rate relief

Last orders for Great British rural pubs without business rate relief

Could beloved pubs in farming communities, which play an invaluable role in tackling rural isolation, be about to close without a U-turn on business rate relief? What will be left for those who rely on them for warmth, friendship and a sense of community?

Chris Brayford
clock 08 January 2026 • 6 min read
CLA pledges to fight on against family farm tax

CLA pledges to fight on against family farm tax

The group called for the proposed Inheritance Tax changes to be reversed in full

Alex Black
clock 08 January 2026 • 1 min read
Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds says 'that is it' for IHT changes

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds says 'that is it' for IHT changes

Emma Reynolds told the Oxford Farming Conference there would be no more changes following the adjustments announced pre-Christmas

clock 08 January 2026 • 3 min read