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Harvesting potatoes in wet fields in Angus mirrors the picture across much of Scotland.

Mud brings potato harvest ‘drudgery’ for Scottish farmers

October 28, 2020

Plans for a support scheme to help the beef sector cut its climate change impact have been published.

New scheme proposed to keep Scottish beef farming green

October 27, 2020

A new world record was set when Sportsmans Double Diamond sold for 350,000gn.

Gemma Mackenzie: Questions on top livestock costs remain

October 26, 2020

The £200,000 Dalchirla ram lamb, which set a new breed record.

Blackface ram lamb creates new breed record when it sells for £200,000

October 25, 2020

Patsy and Ian Hunter bred the record priced lamb from their Dalchirla flock.

New Blackface breed record set as ram lamb sells for £200,000

October 24, 2020

Asbestos tipped at Broats Farm steading, Annan.

Farmer faced with cost of clearing up hazardous waste

October 22, 2020

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Farmers told to prepare a Covid-19 contingency plan

October 28, 2020

A contingency plan will ensure stock is cared for if farmers catch Covid-19.

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Mud brings potato harvest ‘drudgery’ for Scottish farmers

October 28, 2020

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Farmers told to prepare a Covid-19 contingency plan

October 28, 2020

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Forestry chief made new James Hutton Institute board chair

October 27, 2020

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New scheme proposed to keep Scottish beef farming green

October 27, 2020

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Cameron MacIver: Farms facing costs struggle for new blood

October 27, 2020

There are big worries about food imports post-Brexit.

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Lower-standard foods could drive farmers to the wall, says expert

October 27, 2020

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Gemma Mackenzie: Questions on top livestock costs remain

October 26, 2020

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Blackface ram lamb creates new breed record when it sells for £200,000

October 25, 2020

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New Blackface breed record set as ram lamb sells for £200,000

October 24, 2020

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Fireworks at Lanark as Blackface ram lambs hit £80,000

October 24, 2020

A robot checks up on the progress of crops in a polytunnel.

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Eagle Lab Farm launched to drive agri-tech ideas

October 24, 2020

A shearer working in ‘challenging circumstances’.

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Shearing community thanked for rising to challenge posed by Covid

October 24, 2020

ScotSheep chairman Willy Millar, left, with host farmers Robert and Hazel McNee and children Kate and Alan.

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ScotSheep date confirmed

October 24, 2020

Scotch Beef, promoted here by rugby star Stuart Hogg, will be protected in the new scheme.

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New logos to protect food provenance

October 23, 2020

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Blackface shearling rams top out at £60,000

October 23, 2020

The threat level has been raised to medium

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UK bird flu threat level raised to medium

October 23, 2020

A new survey is looking into milking cows while they also feed their calves.

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Research into cow-with-calf milking data

October 22, 2020

NFU Mutual says CCTV on farms is a fantastic deterrent against crime as the darker nights approach.

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Farm security warnings amid rising crime

October 22, 2020

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Farmer faced with cost of clearing up hazardous waste

October 22, 2020

Everyone attending the Stirling Bull Sales was required to wear a face covering.

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Facemasks now ‘legal requirement’ at livestock marts

October 22, 2020

Before the lawyers, land disputes were easily and cheaply solved.

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‘Land Court fee cap would be fair for farmers’

October 22, 2020

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council supports campaign urging people to buy local in a bid to help economic recovery

October 22, 2020

Lauren, Fiona and Ellie Stronach with the two 14,000gn Islavale bulls.

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Islavale Simmentals top Stirling Bull Sales at 14,000gn twice

October 19, 2020

Homebyres Potter topped the Limousin sale at 9,500gn.

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Limousins top at 9,500gn at Stirling Bull Sales

October 19, 2020

Beef Shorthorn heifer Elliot Miss Lea 825 set a new breed record when she sold for 15,000gn.

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Shorthorn heifer sets new record at Stirling Bull Sales

October 19, 2020

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Charolais bulls top at 20,000gn at Stirling Bull Sales

October 18, 2020

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Limousins sell to 35,000gn at autumn bull sale

October 18, 2020

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‘Don’t be spooked: This year Halloween shall still be fun’

October 18, 2020

Crop samples are being collected by scientists.

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Project preserves cream of UK crop and soil material for future studies

October 18, 2020

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Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to 10,000gn at Stirling Bull Sales

October 17, 2020

The study also found transmission of MV from ewes to their newborn lambs had only a minor effect on its spread.

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‘Social distancing can stop MV virus in sheep’

October 17, 2020

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Police issue warning to be extra vigilant as farm thefts see spike

October 17, 2020

Breedr app chief executive officer and founder, Ian Wheal.

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App helps beef farmers improve efficiency

October 17, 2020

Teams will compete to run 1,000 miles in January.

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Running challenge in January aims to raise rural charity funds

October 17, 2020

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Equine card scheme launched to Scottish horse and pony owners

October 17, 2020

Arla is among the largest milk processing companies in the UK.

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Arla claims it can weather Covid fallout

October 17, 2020

The bulk of potato exports sent from the UK to EU countries were seed potatoes, of which the majority are grown in Scotland.

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No-deal will ‘stop’ vital potato export market

October 17, 2020

Ranald Angus is one of the scholars for 2021.

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Scottish farmers win research scholarships

October 16, 2020

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£70k donated to keep Royal Highland Show alive

October 16, 2020

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Clock ticking on tenant farmers’ amnesty on improvements

October 16, 2020

Just over half of Scottish shoppers say they would like to see a dedicated aisle in shops for sustainably sourced foods.

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Scottish shoppers keen to buy local produce and support farmers

October 15, 2020

A ballot on the future of the statutory levy for horticulture growers is likely to take place in January.

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Farm levy body defends its plan for horticulture ballot in 2021

October 15, 2020

Electrical faults caused more than half of all farm fires in Scotland in 2019.

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Scottish farming industry hit by £3m cost from blazes

October 15, 2020

The new schemes will monitor maedi visna (MV) and Johne’s disease.

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Disease monitoring schemes launched to improve flock health

October 14, 2020

Poultry keepers are being urged to take steps to prevent bird flu infecting their flock this winter.

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Poultry keepers told to take action to reduce the risk of avian flu

October 14, 2020

NFU Scotland president Andrew McCornick said the outcome was "bitterly disappointing" for farmers, crofters and members of the public.

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Anger as MPs vote down Agriculture Bill amendment

October 14, 2020

Mairi, Tom and Robert Paterson, who sold the top priced ram at the Perth Ram Society sale.

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Strong trade as North-type Blackface rams hit a £22,000 peak

October 13, 2020

Iain MacEachen has updated his fleet of transporters.

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Animal transporter invests in new QMS-friendly haulage equipment

October 13, 2020

SLE members have reported problems with 'dirty campers' on their land.

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A quarter of land managers report anti-social behaviour in countryside

October 13, 2020

A meat plant worker preparing raw meat for processing and cutting.

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Report sends out meat industry wake-up call

October 13, 2020

Farming

Mud brings potato harvest ‘drudgery’ for Scottish farmers

New scheme proposed to keep Scottish beef farming green

Gemma Mackenzie: Questions on top livestock costs remain

Blackface ram lamb creates new breed record when it sells for £200,000

New Blackface breed record set as ram lamb sells for £200,000

Farmer faced with cost of clearing up hazardous waste

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Mud brings potato harvest ‘drudgery’ for Scottish farmers

Farmers told to prepare a Covid-19 contingency plan

Forestry chief made new James Hutton Institute board chair

New scheme proposed to keep Scottish beef farming green

Cameron MacIver: Farms facing costs struggle for new blood

Lower-standard foods could drive farmers to the wall, says expert

Gemma Mackenzie: Questions on top livestock costs remain

Blackface ram lamb creates new breed record when it sells for £200,000

New Blackface breed record set as ram lamb sells for £200,000

Fireworks at Lanark as Blackface ram lambs hit £80,000

Eagle Lab Farm launched to drive agri-tech ideas

Shearing community thanked for rising to challenge posed by Covid

ScotSheep date confirmed

New logos to protect food provenance

Blackface shearling rams top out at £60,000

UK bird flu threat level raised to medium

Research into cow-with-calf milking data

Farm security warnings amid rising crime

Farmer faced with cost of clearing up hazardous waste

Facemasks now ‘legal requirement’ at livestock marts

‘Land Court fee cap would be fair for farmers’

Aberdeenshire Council supports campaign urging people to buy local in a bid to help economic recovery

Islavale Simmentals top Stirling Bull Sales at 14,000gn twice

Limousins top at 9,500gn at Stirling Bull Sales

Shorthorn heifer sets new record at Stirling Bull Sales