John McNee

The manufacturer unveiled the T4 Electric at Farm Progress but says the tractor is suitable for multiple applications in addition to farm operations.

IT is beginning to feel like the word ‘crisis’ has lost all meaning. In the last few years, I think the majority of us have become rather accustomed to living with chaos and uncertainty, navigating our way through one crisis or another, none of which ever seem to get resolved.

MANY kind words have been said about Fergus Ewing MSP in the last few weeks, with tributes pouring in from across the forestry sector. He hasn’t died – merely left ministerial office after 14 years – but there are many for whom the loss feels very much like a bereavement.

IN JANUARY, amid food shortages brought about by Brexit, I remember Conservative MP John Redwood tweeting: “There is plenty of support for growing more of our own food. Tell your local supermarket we want more UK produce. I am pressing the government to get behind our farmers and fishing industry. Not much choice of UK cheeses, fruit and veg in some shops.”

YOU may have noticed trees becoming something of a hot topic lately.

John McNee of The Scottish Farmer's sister title 'Forestry Journal' attended the recent annual meeting of the Farm Woodland Forum, an event comprising a range of engaging presentations covering all manner of agroforestry, as well as a field trip to meet two farmers trying to make more of trees.