"At the start of the year the Labour party quoted that a new deal for farmers had to be delivered as over 6,000 agricultural businesses had ceased since 2017."

"All political parties have now published their manifestos and there are a few headline policy surprises."

"International interest in established Scottish dairy farms continues, driven by a combination of comparative value for money and specific advantages. "

"England has 10, Wales has three and Scotland just two – for now. By the time summer arrives we should know which of the five nominated areas of Scotland has been selected as the potential third national park north of the border."

"We look at arguments for change and how the economics stack up in 2024"

"Of all the industries, farming has perhaps the greatest longevity. Being a way of life, many farmers have worked the land for a lifetime. It’s also an industry that neither is, nor can afford to be, stuck in the past. "

"The habitat survey window opened in April (and ends in October) so now is the time for landowners and land managers to undertake a phase one habitat survey to establish a baseline for any Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects. "

"On 30 April 2024, Housing Minister Lee Rowley announced legislative changes that will increase the scope of agricultural permitted development rights in England."

"Offering a shop window for farming, the countryside and the rural way of life, county and agricultural shows continue to be a much-loved fixture in many people’s calendar."

"For generations many rural businesses have actively engaged in providing social value for their local communities but without talking about their contributions."