UK farmers are shifting away from arable crops for dairy herds, as milk prices increase. High fertiliser costs are pressuring cereal grower profits in England and Scotland, while profit margins tighten. Fertiliser prices fell but remain excessively steep for many, and many growers strive. In Scotland, wildfires near Aviemore forced evacuations and kept firefighters busy in dry weather, the heat has also withered the land. The blazes hit local farms and highlighted safety issues, local communities observe. Paul Burke now leads England’s Horticulture Council after taking over as chair, he took over from his predecessor. Some West Midlands growers are establishing trees instead of wheat, as part of a shift. Low subsidies and high bills make growing crops challenging for many families facing rising costs. Near Westmeath, a beef farmer will expand forestry as arable farming fades, aiming to balance income loss.