Farmers urged to beware of overhead cables and power lines
Farmers have been urged to look out and look up when working near overhead power lines and pylons.
Farm levy body merging knowledge transfer teams
AHDB is to combine its knowledge transfer (KT) teams for the cereals and potato sectors.
MSP encourages public to ‘act responsibly’ when walking their dogs
Members of the public have been asked to “act responsibly” when walking their dogs in the countryside.
Frontier Agriculture hails strong year with profits and turnover up
Britain’s largest arable inputs and marketing firm has hailed a “very strong performance” with turnover and pre-tax profits up.
Pet owners encouraged to be more “sheep-wise” when outside
The UK’s largest dog organisation has thrown its weight behind a campaign to encourage pet owners to be more “sheep-wise” when walking in the countryside.
Ewe hogg entries sought for NSA Scotsheep show and sale
NSA Scotsheep organisers are on the hunt for entries for the show and sale of ewe hoggs at this year’s event.
Successful year for egg company
North-east egg producer Farmlay Eggs has hailed a successful year despite experiencing a 23% drop in profits.
Wage rates putting us at disadvantage, says vegetable firm
One of the country’s main soft fruit and vegetable growers has hit out at special wage rates set by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board, warning they put Scottish growers at a “competitive disadvantage” to growers south of the border.
Farming survey: We want to know your views
We have joined up with Aberdeen & Northern Marts to launch a farming survey – and we want to know your views!
National Park makes sheep worrying plea for north of Scotland
Dog walkers have been urged to keep their four-legged friends on a lead at all times when walking in areas with livestock.
Farmers turn out for Spring Show in blustery winter weather
Snow failed to deter farmers from attending the Royal Northern Spring Show at Thainstone, Inverurie, yesterday.
Profits slip at Scottish grain firm W.N. Lindsay
Scottish grain merchant W.N. Lindsay experienced an 18% drop in profits last year.
Scotch Lamb set for Saudi Arabia
UK meat processors have been given the go-ahead to start exporting lamb to Saudi Arabia.
Crofting champion wins highest award from union
Sutherland crofting stalwart Sandy Murray has been awarded one of NFU Scotland’s highest accolades.
Farm tenancy advice guide published
A guide to Modern Limited Duration Tenancies (MLDTs) has been published by Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh.
‘Stem rust threat looms over wheat and barley’
UK and European wheat and barley crops could be under threat from stem rust, warn scientists.
Couched potatoes resting across UK
The amount of potatoes sitting in storage on farms across the country is up by almost a quarter on last year, according to AHDB Potatoes.
New dean to represent north at rural college
Scotland’s Rural College, SRUC, has appointed a new faculty dean for the north of Scotland.
Scottish seed potatoes flourish in Kenyan heat
Scottish seed potatoes sent to Kenya have performed strongly on three trial sites, AHDB has revealed.
Ethical consumers fuel 20% growth in Scotland’s organic produce sales
Sales of organic food and drink in Scotland increased by almost 20% last year, according to figures from the Soil Association.
Tractor makers in top gear with Scottish sales boost
Scottish tractor sales increased by 10% last year, according to figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA).
Key groups get together to boost rural innovation
A new support service to help farming, crofting and forestry businesses better innovate through collaboration will launch today.
Scottish farmers reminded of changes to greening rules for 2018
Scottish farmers are being reminded of changes to greening rules under the Common Agricultural Policy (Cap).
Fears over loss of dairy staff on Scottish dairy farms
More than one in 10 workers employed on Scottish dairy farms are non-UK nationals, according to the results of a new survey.
Institute wins funding to develop blood test for horse parasite
Scottish scientists have been awarded funding to develop a blood test to detect small redworm parasites in horses.
‘Travesty of unfair returns to Scottish dairy producers’
NFU Scotland has called on the dairy supply chain to deliver “fairer returns” to farmers at a time when processors are cutting their milk prices.
First Milk announces February price cut
Dairy farmers supplying First Milk will incur a 1p a litre price reduction from the start of next month.
Meat processor profits hit by major plant fire
Scottish meat processing company AP Jess plunged into the red last year following a major fire at one of its manufacturing plants.
Potato sector topics up for discussion at annual event
Tattie growers and agronomists will gather at Perth Racecourse later this month for the annual conference of the SAC Association of Potato Producers.
Survey reveals midge-borne virus activity in south-west
Signs of the deadly Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have been identified in the south-west of Scotland.
HSE call over safe working practices on farms
Farmers have been reminded to “inform, instruct and train” workers to work safely following an incident on a Somerset farm.
Pair win NFU Scotland funding to attend Oxford Farming Conference
NFU Scotland is funding two young farmers to attend next week’s Oxford Farming Conference.