UK farmers are shifting away from arable crops for dairy herds, as milk prices climb. High fertiliser costs are pressuring cereal grower profits in England and Scotland, while profit margins tighten. Fertiliser prices slipped but remain unaffordable for many, and many cultivators struggle. In Scotland, wildfires near Aviemore forced evacuations and kept firefighters busy in dry weather, the heat has also dried the land. The blazes hit local farms and highlighted safety issues, local communities monitor. Paul Burke now heads 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 hard for many families dealing with rising costs. Near Westmeath, a beef farmer will expand forestry as arable farming fades, aiming to counterbalance income loss.