UK farmers are shifting away from arable crops for dairy herds, as milk prices increase. High fertiliser costs are squeezing cereal grower profits in England and Scotland, while profit margins tighten. Fertiliser prices slipped but remain excessively steep for many, and many growers cope. In Scotland, wildfires near Aviemore forced evacuations and kept firefighters occupied in dry weather, the heat has also dried the land. The blazes hit local farms and sparked safety issues, local communities observe. Paul Burke now heads England’s Horticulture Council after taking over as chair, he succeeded his predecessor. Some West Midlands growers are sowing trees instead of wheat, as part of a trend. Low subsidies and high bills make growing crops tough for many families dealing with rising costs. Near Westmeath, a beef farmer will expand forestry as arable farming wanes, aiming to balance income loss.