UK farmers are dropping arable crops for dairy herds, as milk prices climb. High fertiliser costs are pressuring cereal grower profits in England and Scotland, while profit margins narrow. Fertiliser prices declined but remain unaffordable for many, and many cultivators struggle. 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 highlighted safety issues, local communities watch. Paul Burke now directs England’s Horticulture Council after taking over as chair, he succeeded his predecessor. Some West Midlands growers are planting trees instead of wheat, as part of a move. Low subsidies and high bills make growing crops challenging for many families dealing with rising costs. Near Westmeath, a beef farmer will expand forestry as arable farming fades, aiming to counterbalance income loss.