Duncan McAllister of the Scottish Farmers Union sheds light on the pressing issues UK farmers face in 2024.
With the backdrop of financial strains from winter expenses and rising tax pressures under the new Labour government, Macalister discusses the significant impact of summer's heavy rainfall on harvests and cattle health.
Highlighting systemic challenges, he notes the decline in farmer and livestock numbers and calls for innovative solutions like agritourism.
Parallels between New Zealand and Scottish farming trends are drawn, emphasising the need for better organisation and recognition of farmers' roles.
Listen to the full chat between Duncan Macalister and Dominic George above.
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