We must support Scots agriculture

I hope that Perth and Kinross-shire residents have been enjoying the recent period of good weather.

- Jim Fairlie

As a former farmer myself, I know the pressures our agricultural community is under, from climate change to supply chain disruption and global competition, it’s more important than ever that we protect and promote Scottish produce.

That's why I'm pressing for procurement policies that favour local sourcing and ensure more of what we eat in our schools and hospitals is grown right here in Scotlandthe closer to home the better.

The recent spell of unseasonably sunny and dry weather in Scotland is having significant impacts on farmers and food growers, and it underscores the broader challenges posed by climate change.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued water scarcity alerts for a large number of the country’s river catchments.