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Will MPs stand up for farmers before legislation receives Royal Assent?

With almost 600 farm-related incidents reported involving ATV’s (all-terrain vehicle) in the last year alone, the farming unions are urging everyone in agriculture to prioritise safety and reduce the risks that come with their everyday use

Farmers said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and farmers' health

NFU Scotland has argued that backbench MPs had a vital role in overturning Winter Fuel Payments last month, and they could help do the same on Inheritance Tax changes

Quality Meat Scotland chair Kate Rowell said supermarkets must now send a clear message to farmers that they support and back their high reputational standards over lower welfare farming and cheap imports

NFU Scotland raised concerns about the increase in imports produced to lower standards

Scottish Government has confirmed farmers will be expected to meet new requirements to receive Enhanced Greening payments from next year

NatureScot's report said 54% of responses during the consultation process opposed the National Park proposal, while only 42% of responses supported it

The Climate Change Committee's latest report said Scottish Gov could reach net zero by 2045 if it encouraged farmers to reduce livestock numbers and instead diversify towards woodland creation and renewable energy

NFUS says findings vindicate union's position and demands Treasury take note