The Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing did not announce additional money for the beef calf scheme at the Highland Show as cattle farmers had hoped.

He used his speech to announce yet another expert group to advise him on farming policy. While I appreciate that future planning is a challenge during Brexit limbo, surely the industry deserves some principles on which future farm payments will be hinged.

The Minister did announce he was going to ask Defra to request a beef compensation package similar to Ireland. There is no denying that our beef price is desperate and heading the wrong way, so any support to the sector is welcome.

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Worryingly, the union published a survey which stated only one in 10 farmers were positive about Brexit, with three-quarters yet to make any preparations

But I worry any request will be like announcing you are leaving the pub then ordering a bottle of champagne on everyone’s tab.

Worryingly, the union published a survey which stated only one in 10 farmers were positive about Brexit, with three-quarters yet to make any preparations.

You’d be forgiven for not Brexit-proofing your business as with so much negativity it might be easier just to stop producing food.

Nevertheless the sun shone at the show and lightened everyone’s spirits. Our First Minister Nicola Sturgeon turned up at Ingliston and announced a welcome £1m for food education in schools, which is great news.