Alex Black

Head of News and Business at Farmers Guardian

preston, england, united kingdom

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Journalist covering all aspects of business in agriculture from commodity markets to consumer issues.

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Scottish Budget gives rural businesses 'little confidence', says SLE

Scotland's rural businesses have been provided with little confidence by today's Scottish Budget, despite being asked to invest, adapt and deliver for communities and the economy. That was the message... Scotland's rural businesses have been provided with... See more

farmersguardian.com•Alex Black•Jan 13, 2026

David Exwood to challenge Tom Bradshaw for NFU presidency

Current NFU deputy president David Exwood will stand for election as president in this year's NFU officeholder elections, with Tom Bradshaw also standing again. Mr Exwood will also stand for deputy... Current NFU deputy president David Exwood will stand f... See more

farmersguardian.com•Alex Black•Jan 13, 2026

EU expected to call for 'Farage clause' in SPS agreement

Negotiators will be looking for a ‘Farage clause' in the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement which guarantees compensation if a future UK Government was to renege on the deal. Nigel Farage has... Negotiators will be looking for a ‘Farage clause' in... See more

farmersguardian.com•Alex Black•Jan 13, 2026

Letters: "Together, we have helped protect the future of many family farms"

After 14 months of relentless and persistent campaigning, common sense prevailed in Westminster over Inheritance Tax (IHT). Just two days before Christmas, the Government announced that the threshold... After 14 months of relentless and persistent campaig... See more

farmersguardian.com•Alex Black•Jan 13, 2026

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

Inconsistencies in Environmental Impact Assessments for large-scale solar power projects on UK farmland means agricultural land is under threat. The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals... Inconsistencies in Environmental Impact Ass... See more

farmersguardian.com•Alex Black•Jan 12, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism at University Of LancashireGraduated: 2014

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Scottish Budget gives rural businesses 'little confidence', says SLE

David Exwood to challenge Tom Bradshaw for NFU presidency

EU expected to call for 'Farage clause' in SPS agreement

Letters: "Together, we have helped protect the future of many family farms"

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

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Scottish Budget gives rural businesses 'little confidence', says SLE

David Exwood to challenge Tom Bradshaw for NFU presidency

EU expected to call for 'Farage clause' in SPS agreement

Letters: "Together, we have helped protect the future of many family farms"

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

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