UK farmers are moving off arable crops for dairy herds, as milk prices rise. High fertiliser costs are squeezing cereal grower profits in England and Scotland, while profit margins tighten. Fertiliser prices fell but remain unaffordable for many, and many cultivators strive. In Scotland, wildfires near Aviemore forced evacuations and kept firefighters on alert in dry weather, the heat has also parched the land. The blazes hit local farms and sparked safety issues, local communities watch. 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 move. 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 counterbalance income loss.