51AV视频

Almost 5,000 farming, fishing and forestry businesses have collapsed since 2020, says new report

New figures for Scotland show 690 alone were lost following family farm tax announcement

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Latest figures says almost 5,000 farming, fishing and forestry firms have closed since 2020
Image:

Latest figures says almost 5,000 farming, fishing and forestry firms have closed since 2020

Almost 5,000 Scottish farming, fishing and forestry businesses have closed down since the start of Covid pandemic, new figures have revealed. Statistics released by the Scottish Government show 4,700...

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
Join Now

听

More on 51AV视频Business

Mole Valley Farmers signs deal with Port of Ayr to help safeguard supplies
51AV视频Business

Mole Valley Farmers signs deal with Port of Ayr to help safeguard supplies

The Port of Ayr, owned and operated by Association of British Ports (ABP), sits on Scotland鈥檚 west coast at the entrance to the Firth of Clyde

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 14 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Producers set to receive boost after English Whisky granted protected status
51AV视频Business

Producers set to receive boost after English Whisky granted protected status

Defra announces new rules, saying cereal grain must be grown in the United Kingdom

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 14 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read
US buyers praise UK's high meat standards and spot opportunities to grow trade links
51AV视频Business

US buyers praise UK's high meat standards and spot opportunities to grow trade links

AHDB's inward mission with the US revealed key standouts for international buyers of British red meat

Mia Willemsen
Mia Willemsen
clock 14 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read