Passion proves a winner for Aberdeenshire farmer
A north-east farmer with a passion for renewable energy and helping the next generation get into the industry is the winner of this year’s Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) local award.
We’re hoping to lick dip in autumn for ice cream
It’s pumpkin time again, which always delights me and the girls.
Aberdeenshire farmer speaks of devastation after BSE case confirmed
A farmer has spoken of his devastation after one of his cows was found to have BSE.
Farmers’ union launches drawing competition for children
Children are being asked to draw their interpretation of farming through the seasons in Scotland as part of a new NFU Scotland (NFUS) competition.
A singular way of dealing with animal welfare
Farm assurance should focus on individual animals and welfare outcomes, according to new guidance.
New boss on mission to improve meat industry
The new chairman of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is embarking on a fact-finding mission to gather views on industry challenges and opportunities.
Aberdeenshire farmer speaks of heartbreak after BSE case confirmed
The Aberdeenshire farmer whose cow tested positive for the first case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Scotland in a decade has described the situation as "devastating".
BSE discovery on Aberdeenshire farm a ‘nightmare’ for farming sector
Farm leaders have been quick to reassure consumers of the safety of Scottish beef after a case of BSE was confirmed on an Aberdeenshire farm.
First BSE case in 10 years found on Aberdeenshire farm
A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed on a farm in Aberdeenshire.
Losses narrow at farm machinery dealer Ravenhill
Losses narrowed at farm, construction and groundcare machinery company Ravenhill Ltd last year.
Reimbursement payments coming to farmers
Scottish farmers and crofters are to receive their share of £5.7 million in reimbursement payments from the European Commission.
Funding review will not revisit today’s Cap cash
The eagerly awaited review of farm subsidy budget allocations will not apply to the current round of Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) funding, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed.
Testing weather but experts put on classic show
Graeme Mackay continued his long run of success at the annual ploughing match held by Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club.
Harvest a prize in best new entrants contest
Entries are being sought for a new competition focused on finding the best new entrants to farming and crofting.
Bruce wins recognition for services to farming
The driving force behind Scotland’s largest machinery ring has won the Royal Northern Agricultural Society public award.
New record set in Orkney ram sale
A new centre record was set in Orkney when a Texel shearling ram went under the hammer.
Association looking for model free range egg contracts
A model free range egg supply contract is being launched in a bid to boost fairness and confidence in the sector.
Young Farmers bale art winner revealed
Stirling, Strathendrick and Strathkelvin (SSS) Young Farmers’ Club has been crowned cream of the crop in this year’s bale art contest.
‘Holding on to lambs in the hope of a Brexit deal’
Last week a sheep farmer rang me worried that the sheep market might collapse next spring if there was no deal on Brexit.
ANM Group’s £5k donation for charity
Staff at north-east farmers’ co-operative ANM Group have raised £5,500 for charity.
Land workers charity boosted by challengers
More than £65,000 has been raised for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) following its Great Glen Challenge.
Sheep breeder backs message for dog owners
A well-known Aberdeenshire sheep breeder has backed a new partnership to tackle rural and remote crime.
Crofting enterprises’ work recognised
The Scottish Crofting Federation has recognised the efforts of two crofting enterprises in the north.
Guide launched to help test for Potato Cyst Nematode
A new guide has been launched to help tattie growers test for Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN).
Limousin genetic evaluations to be doubled
Genetic evaluations of pedigree Limousin cattle will be doubled to increase the accuracy of breeding values.
Weather exacts a toll on output in many fields
Bad weather hit the output of almost all Scottish agriculture in the past year, with only soft-fruit production escaping, according to new figures from the Scottish Government.
Assurance over abattoir service given by council
Western Isles Council says it is committed to maintaining abattoir services in Lewis and Harris.
Rural crime falls by 34% in north-east
More than £245,000 worth of quad bikes, tractors, trailers and diggers have been stolen from farms across Grampian over the last four years.
Sheep sector seeks import ban if UK crashes out of EU
All imports of sheep meat to the UK must be stopped in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit, claims the National Sheep Association (NSA).
Farm mechanic bolts on a top award
A self-employed farm mechanic with a passion for getting broken machinery up and running again as soon as possible is the winner of this year’s Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) Under 35 award.
Dressage team’s success
Riding Clubs from Orkney, Caithness, Edinburgh and Aberdeenshire all competed in individual and team competitions at the Saddle Up International Scottish Riding Club Championships at Aucklishie, Kirriemuir.
Finalists unveiled in Young Farmers bale art contest
Four Young Farmers’ clubs from the north and north-east are in the running to be crowned cream of the crop in this year’s bale art competition.