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 shrink. Fertiliser prices declined but remain unaffordable for many, and many cultivators strive. 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 highlighted safety issues, local communities observe. Paul Burke now heads England’s Horticulture Council after taking over as chair, he replaced his predecessor. Some West Midlands growers are sowing 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.