Farming

The Rural Affairs Committee at the Holyrood covers farming, food supply chains and rural policy

Green MSP to lead Holyrood rural affairs committee

Interest in integrating trees is growing as more farmers look for ways to improve resilience

Interest in integrating trees is growing as more farmers look for ways to improve resilience

Trees in the spotlight at Royal Highland Show reception

A new five‑year deer strategy brings together national park, forestry, water and conservation bodies to tackle rising deer impacts on the Lake District

A new five‑year deer strategy brings together national park, forestry, water and conservation bodies to tackle rising deer impacts on the Lake District

Deer management

Lake District unveils five‑year deer management strategy

L-R: David Robertson, David Eadie, and Harry Stevens.

L-R: David Robertson, David Eadie, and Harry Stevens.

Farm and forest

Scottish Forestry

Forestry and farming no longer in opposition - but how they fit matters

Llŷr Gruffydd previously severed as interim leader of Plaid Cymru.

Llŷr Gruffydd previously severed as interim leader of Plaid Cymru.

Who is Llŷr Gruffydd, Wales' new forestry minister?

Coordinators from the UK's Regional Moorland Groups at the Wildfire Commission

Coordinators from the UK's Regional Moorland Groups at the Wildfire Commission

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

New group launches to tackle wildfires with Scottish focus

The executive director role involves around 70 days’ work a year for £15,000–£20,000, leading delivery of the Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

The executive director role involves around 70 days’ work a year for £15,000–£20,000, leading delivery of the Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Major forestry organisation seeks new executive director

Leading voice in Scottish deer management warns against hikes in cull targets

Over 18,000 hectares of UK woodland sold in 2025

Over 18,000 hectares of UK woodland sold in 2025

Forestry market

UK forestry market 'stabilises' as buyers return despite prices

Defra framework aims to balance food production and environmental outcomes

Defra framework aims to balance food production and environmental outcomes

Defra outlines multifunctional land use framework for England

New £825 per hectare incentive payment is available for native broadleaf woodland creation. Image: Welsh Government

New £825 per hectare incentive payment is available for native broadleaf woodland creation. Image: Welsh Government

New improved tree planting grants for broadleaf woodland

Andrew Pryce (L) and Dan White (R)

Andrew Pryce (L) and Dan White (R)

Utility vehicle 'upstart' appoints new dealer in major counties

Snedding turns the waste into valuable habitat piles. Image: Anna Mounteney

Snedding turns the waste into valuable habitat piles. Image: Anna Mounteney

Timber, Tools and Tradition: A Day in the Woods coppicing

ATV Services Scotland has been appointed as an AODES dealer

ATV Services Scotland has been appointed as an AODES dealer

New Partnership

ATV Services Scotland

ATV Services Scotland named new Scottish dealer for AODES ATVs and UTVs

Step back in time and celebrate the machines that kept Britain moving

Step back in time and celebrate the machines that kept Britain moving

New Classic Trucks and Tractors Show rolls into Ingliston

Lord Bamford unveils JCB's apprentice-built 80th anniversary listening bench

Lord Bamford unveils JCB's apprentice-built 80th anniversary listening bench

JCB apprentices build unique ‘listening bench’ for 80th anniversary

Jobs boost as dealer enters agreement with Ifor Williams

Researchers simulated a scenario in which approximately 30,000 ha per year of new woodland and agroforestry were planted in Scotland between 2020 and 2050.

Researchers simulated a scenario in which approximately 30,000 ha per year of new woodland and agroforestry were planted in Scotland between 2020 and 2050.

'Extensive tree planting needed to achieve net-zero in livestock sector by 2050'

Rural homes safe as existing wood-burning stoves are exempt (photo: Getty Images)

Rural homes safe as existing wood-burning stoves are exempt (photo: Getty Images)

Countryside Alliance

Rural homes safe as existing wood-burning stoves exempt from new proposals

Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show - Murton York

Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show - Murton York

Thousands of visitors expected at huge agricultural machinery show

Park House Farm puts the community at the heart of everything it does.

Park House Farm puts the community at the heart of everything it does.

The farm delivering alleycropping, wood pastures and ancient woodland

Protecting Scotland's woodlands from climate impacts is at the heart of this SLE initiative

Protecting Scotland's woodlands from climate impacts is at the heart of this SLE initiative

How this estate is preparing the woodlands of the future

Ross Ewing, director of moorland and strategic projects at SLE

Ross Ewing, director of moorland and strategic projects at SLE

Deer Bill Alert

Scottish Government

SLE warns vague powers in Nature Bill risk damaging deer management

A review of FLS’ current and potential offering has identified 14 immediate opportunities for new entrants timed to align with the farming year and access to farm support.

A review of FLS’ current and potential offering has identified 14 immediate opportunities for new entrants timed to align with the farming year and access to farm support.

Forestry and Land Scotland to provide more farming opportunities on its estate

England’s Community Forests: Nick Marsh, forest creation manager, Forest of Marston Vale; Antonia Illingworth, trainee forester, Forest of Marston Vale Trust; Alex Abenz, Marston Vale; James Doyle, programmes officer, Thames Chase.

England’s Community Forests: Nick Marsh, forest creation manager, Forest of Marston Vale; Antonia Illingworth, trainee forester, Forest of Marston Vale Trust; Alex Abenz, Marston Vale; James Doyle, programmes officer, Thames Chase.

Farmers, trees, AND timber? The full story of 2025's Agroforestry Show

Agroforestry has become increasingly popular in the UK, according to many experts.

Agroforestry has become increasingly popular in the UK, according to many experts.

Forestry experts urge farmer/forester collaboration to tackle 'shared problems'

A fashion designer who turned his hand to walnut farming has boasted a bumper crop of the nut this year.

A fashion designer who turned his hand to walnut farming has boasted a bumper crop of the nut this year.

Mulberry founder turned walnut farmer celebrates best ever harvest

Deer populations in Scotland have risen to put pressure on lowland crops and woodland (Photo: Getty)

Deer populations in Scotland have risen to put pressure on lowland crops and woodland (Photo: Getty)

Rural leaders warn of deer management shortage

Empty shops and closed pubs are leaving rural towns quieter, risking local livelihoods and community life, according to CLA research

Empty shops and closed pubs are leaving rural towns quieter, risking local livelihoods and community life, according to CLA research

Country Land and Business Association

CLA warns tax policies fuel rural community decline

The Soil Association and Woodland Trust event brought farmers, foresters and environmentalists together.

The Soil Association and Woodland Trust event brought farmers, foresters and environmentalists together.

2025 Agroforestry Show hailed a major success

Scottish Conservative shadow rural affairs secretary Tim Eagle MSP

Scottish Conservative shadow rural affairs secretary Tim Eagle MSP

Act on Wildfires

The Political Field

MSP calls for 'dedicated' wildfire response unit to be created

New data shows a dramatic fall in subsidies for deer fencing in 2024/25 (Photo: Getty)

New data shows a dramatic fall in subsidies for deer fencing in 2024/25 (Photo: Getty)

Scottish deer-fence subsidies fall amid slower woodland planting

As well as planting thousands of trees this year I’ve also built an experimental hedge in my own garden.

As well as planting thousands of trees this year I’ve also built an experimental hedge in my own garden.

'You can't plant trees on pasta': Why our young forester has become a 'meat snob'

Researchers carry out a groundbreaking soil survey at Glen Prosen, providing vital data to guide future habitat restoration and woodland creation projects

Researchers carry out a groundbreaking soil survey at Glen Prosen, providing vital data to guide future habitat restoration and woodland creation projects

James Hutton Institute

Glen Prosen survey uncovers 12,000-plus soil species

The aftermath of the fire on Langdale Moor Picture: SWNS

The aftermath of the fire on Langdale Moor Picture: SWNS

Peatland burning ban extension slammed as 'jaw-droppingly non-scientific'

Matt Jenkinson, left, and Drew Woodward, with all the hedgerows in the shot created by the Crosby Ravensworth Parish Tree Group

Matt Jenkinson, left, and Drew Woodward, with all the hedgerows in the shot created by the Crosby Ravensworth Parish Tree Group

The farmers who have become 'passionate advocates' for small woodlands

On average, woodland made up an average of 5 per cent of the total acreage on the farms surveyed.

On average, woodland made up an average of 5 per cent of the total acreage on the farms surveyed.

'High potential' for woodland creation across farms - survey

Invercauld Estate has mapped more than 2000 acres of emerging native woodland in the Cairngorms since 2017

Invercauld Estate has mapped more than 2000 acres of emerging native woodland in the Cairngorms since 2017

Woodland creation

Cairngorms estate reaches 2,000 acres of new woodland

Scotland wildfire danger high (Image Getty)

Scotland wildfire danger high (Image Getty)

Stay wildfire safe

Wildfire danger set to peak across much of Scotland next week

New Forest National Park Award Winners 2025 receiving their trophies at the New Forest Show

New Forest National Park Award Winners 2025 receiving their trophies at the New Forest Show

Winners revealed at New Forest National Park Awards ceremony

420kg lift capacity at 5.45m reach

420kg lift capacity at 5.45m reach

Small but mighty

Ranger Pro micro forwarder delivers power and precision for woodland tasks

The Rexton's bold front design features a chrome grille and sleek LED headlights

The Rexton's bold front design features a chrome grille and sleek LED headlights

Towing strength and off-road prowess in a family SUV: KGM Rexton K50 review

John will be hosting a tree planting open day on July 15 at Hillhead Farm, Glasgow

John will be hosting a tree planting open day on July 15 at Hillhead Farm, Glasgow

Farmers invited to tree planting showcase

Gamekeepers and estate staff were forced to tackle upland wildfires in Morayshire with private equipment and their own expertise

Gamekeepers and estate staff were forced to tackle upland wildfires in Morayshire with private equipment and their own expertise

Scottish Government

Upland fire effort exposes urgent need for investment

The money can be used to support tree planting on farms.

The money can be used to support tree planting on farms.

Defra reintroduces £150m of capital grants

Peri Dunford and Mark Jones will hold their wedding on the first day of this year's Great Yorkshire Show

Peri Dunford and Mark Jones will hold their wedding on the first day of this year's Great Yorkshire Show

Woodland wedding at Great Yorkshire Show for couple who got engaged there last year

The Peatland Training Fund will support a wide range of peatland practitioner skills such as survey work and scheme design as well as practical restoration (Image Peatland ACTION)

The Peatland Training Fund will support a wide range of peatland practitioner skills such as survey work and scheme design as well as practical restoration (Image Peatland ACTION)

Boost Your Skills

New peatland training fund supports Scottish restoration workforce

Land reform rhetoric has been successful but action lacking, a new report states

Land reform rhetoric has been successful but action lacking, a new report states

Bid to introduce 500ha cap on land ownership in Scotland

Five million trees have been planted in initiative – Picture: Philip Formby

Five million trees have been planted in initiative – Picture: Philip Formby

Five million trees planted as part of environmental scheme

Matt Hancocks at Uldale House Farm, beside one of the areas of newly created woodland

Matt Hancocks at Uldale House Farm, beside one of the areas of newly created woodland

Why one farmer is recommending this woodland-creation scheme

Landowners have been warned that conditions have to be right to plant trees

Landowners have been warned that conditions have to be right to plant trees

Tree planting grants at risk as drought hits sapling survival in Scotland

More technology will be employed to better monitor rural areas to combat rural crimes such as fly-tipping (Image Getty)

More technology will be employed to better monitor rural areas to combat rural crimes such as fly-tipping (Image Getty)

Waste Crime Blitz

Government cracks down on fly-tipping with power to crush vehicles

Call to defend rural shotgun rights (Getty Images)

Call to defend rural shotgun rights (Getty Images)

Protect Shooting Now

Countryside Alliance warns over proposed shotgun licence changes

Dry Scottish countryside poses wildfire threat amid sunny spell

Dry Scottish countryside poses wildfire threat amid sunny spell

Warning of 'very high' to 'extreme' risk of wildfires in Scotland