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51AVÊÓƵgroups have joined forces to help farmers navigate the cashflow crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, with banks being urged to be ’flexible’.Ìý

Freshways is the latest processor to further cut and delay milk payments with its boss citing ‘choked up’ markets as a result of Covid-19 making it more difficult to handle surplus milk.

Rural groups have urged farmers to be extra vigilant for fly-tippers after the coronavirus lockdown has triggered a spike in incidents.

Farmers and crofters across Scotland have united to produce a video to reassure the general public they will continue to work hard to feed the nation as the Covid-19 lockdown continues.

Farming unions have urged retailers and processors to reconsider their responsibility towards British beef and lamb suppliers in the newly constrained marketplace as a result of Covid-19.

Amidst all the show cancellations there is glimmer of hope of a return to normality as directors ofÌýAgriScot plan for theÌýevent to carry on as scheduled on Wednesday November 18.ÌýÌýÌý

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has called on the UK Government to take advantage of any EU cash made available to support farmers through the coronavirus crisis.

NFUS vice-president Martin Kennedy has highlighted the drastic fall in air pollution in UK cities as a result of lockdown measures has confirmed agriculture as ‘part of the solution’ to mitigating climate change.

With many farmers missing the regular trip to the hairdressers due to Covid-19 lockdown, a new scheme has been devised to solve the problem and raise money for charity at the same time.

Coronavirus has highlighted vulnerabilities in the food supply chain, but what needs to change? Prof Tim Lang of professor of food policy at City, University of London, speaks to Abi Kay.Ìý