I said in this column a few weeks back that I’d be putting £100 on the UK staying in the EU. I’m upping my stake.
Farming Matters: The Narrow Leave Vote is Fast Losing its Credibility
Farming Matters: It’s a Bung Parliament
If the British government can unilaterally and arbitrarily declare any spending to be ‘outside’ Barnett then the arrangement is meaningless.
The Ancient Roots of Orkney’s Bere Barley
The first ever conference about bere barley is being held in Orkney today (Thursday 29th June) at UHI Orkney College.
Farming Matters: Reality 1 Fantasy 0
The brexiteers were exposed as the spivs and charlatans they are.
Farming Matters: Can We Press The Brexit Re-Set Button?
People talk about “post-Brexit” as if we’ve already left,
Fascinating Farming Facts
85% of farm holdings are less favoured status
Scottish Farmers Miss Out on £160 million
Of the £190 million they should have received, Scottish farmers have only been awarded £30 million
Farming Matters: Sign of the Times
Not for the first time, I was struck by the talent and deep knowledge of the people within our industry.
Scottish Farming has the Lowest BSE Levels Possible
the official BSE risk status of both Scotland and Northern Ireland is at the safest level, a move expected to help open international market access for beef exports.
Farming Matters: June 8th and beyond is about what we want our industry to look like.
Ask candidates if they will ensure that powers over farming will be naturally repatriated to Scotland, as they promised last summer.
