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The UK Government has been urged not to rush a UK-India trade deal, which is expected to be ‘particularly challenging’ due to India’s history of trade protectionism and preference for ‘thin’ deals.

The petitioners have called for the Government to ban the erection of solar panels on land which could be used to grow food and fibre or plant trees

Grain futures dropped on Friday following the announcement of the deal but traders were uncertain of the impact it would have in reality

The cooperative said it was vital they continued to support their farmers as cost pressures continue to squeeze margins

Leading Scottish crisp and snacks brand Mackie’s at Taypack will become wholly-owned by the potato farming Taylor family, after a successful buy-out.

Rural properties, particularly those with land, are selling for far above what guide prices indicate, according to H&H

While interest rate rises and a cost-of-living crisis are creating economic uncertainty, the farmland market was expected to remain firm as investors look for a safe haven

Growers were making changes to their cropping plans due to the high costs of fertiliser

Barbecues during the heatwave were expected to have given a boost to burger and sausage sales

EUROPEAN farmers were facing devastating wildfires as the heatwave set blazes across France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy.