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Growers may have to store barley on farm for longer than normal.

Spring barley producers facing storage headache

August 11, 2020

Brothers William (left) and Angus Willis from Forest Farm Dairy, which has received support in the latest round of funding.

Farm and food businesses to share £5m

August 8, 2020

Many Muller Direct farmers are said to be having difficulty covering their monthly costs.

Fears ‘unviable’ milk price may be final straw for farmers

August 7, 2020

The farmer caught Covid-19 in the run up to lambing.

Farmer struck by Covid voices ‘grave concerns’ over virus complacency

August 6, 2020

NFU Mutual said cases of sheep rustling rose by almost 15% year-on-year at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cost to Scotland of rural crime rockets to £2.3m

August 4, 2020

Researchers say the system could be operational by 2023.

£1m project to monitor changes to soil carbon

August 3, 2020

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Demand for malting barley plummeted in June due to Covid-19

August 11, 2020

Pub and restaurant closures due to Covid-19 has hit malting barley demand.

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Spring barley producers facing storage headache

August 11, 2020

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Demand for malting barley plummeted in June due to Covid-19

August 11, 2020

The farm and farm shop is for sale as a whole or in five lots.

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North-east farm shop put on the market

August 11, 2020

The IAAS said markets also provide a platform where farmers who can go days without seeing anyone can meet and socialise.

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Farmers urged to select marts over private sales

August 11, 2020

Farmers are urged not to store fuel for long periods.

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New protocol for testing of red diesel

August 11, 2020

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Price increase for First Milk suppliers

August 11, 2020

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Farm and food businesses to share £5m

August 8, 2020

Store lamb trade has "started with confidence" according to George Purves from United Auctions.

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Lambs leap to the fore for ‘exceptional’ trade

August 8, 2020

Sellars is the main Claas dealer in Scotland

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Claas year as Sellars Agriculture enjoys sales boost

August 8, 2020

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On-farm livestock sales adopt innovative system

August 7, 2020

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Fears ‘unviable’ milk price may be final straw for farmers

August 7, 2020

AK Stoddart's managing director, Grant Moir.

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Scottish firm lands £1m Japan beef export deal

August 6, 2020

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Plea to public over seeds from China

August 6, 2020

The campaign aimed to drum up support for British pork.

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Push on UK pork hailed as success

August 6, 2020

From left, RHASS chairman Bill Gray, Willie Thomson and Jimmy Thomson.

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Top award for father and son sheep breeders

August 6, 2020

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Farmer struck by Covid voices ‘grave concerns’ over virus complacency

August 6, 2020

NFU Scotland vice-president Charlie Adam said the industry needed to do more to improve its safety record.

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Farmers reminded of rules for children in tractors

August 6, 2020

Greenpeace has criticised Tesco over soya use.

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Environmental group in pleas to Tesco over soya

August 6, 2020

The study looked at the transmission of bird flu from wild birds to commercial poultry.

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Commercial poultry facing bird flu threat

August 4, 2020

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Cost to Scotland of rural crime rockets to £2.3m

August 4, 2020

Scotland’s livestock sector is becoming increasingly reliant on imported soya for animal feeds.

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‘There are many benefits to growing protein crops in Scotland’

August 4, 2020

NFUS says there is a potential for a backlog with MoTs.

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Farmers told to check vehicles’ MoT status and driving licence renewals

August 4, 2020

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£1m project to monitor changes to soil carbon

August 3, 2020

Winter barley and winter oilseed rape yields are down, according to AHDB.

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Winter crop yields are down sharply

August 3, 2020

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Rallying call to get Scotch Lamb on the nation’s tables

August 3, 2020

The hot tubs are made using larch grown on the estate.

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Estate restocks forest to support hot tub venture

August 2, 2020

Forty spaces are available on the programme for 2020/21.

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Spaces available on rural skills training initiative

August 2, 2020

HRN Tractors will cease to be a John Deere dealer at the end of October.

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North tractor dealer cuts John Deere ties

August 1, 2020

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Barrel winter wheat wins best cereal title

August 1, 2020

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‘Ask questions – there is so much to learn in farming’

August 1, 2020

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Straw merchant recognised for safety

July 31, 2020

A UK-wide campaign entitled ‘Make It with Beef’ has been running during the pandemic

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Cattle prices on rise courtesy of meat campaign

July 31, 2020

South Essie is available to buy as a whole or in two lots.

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‘Ideal’ farming home goes on market

July 31, 2020

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NFUS calls for greening measures to be dropped

July 31, 2020

As Covid restrictions ease, shoppers are getting more choosy about the source of their meat.

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Shoppers plan to choose more local produce

July 31, 2020

From left, Andrew Connon, Ian Pirie and Hamish Garland.

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Ian lands NFUS unsung hero award

July 31, 2020

The government has said it will work to ensure British shoppers do not suffer a lowering of standards in future trade deals.

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Commission to keep firm grip on UK food’s quality

July 29, 2020

IAAS president Scott Donaldson, left, and the institute's executive director Neil Wilson.

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Farming industry urged to watch new body ‘like hawks’

July 29, 2020

GP Dr John Locke tells farmers to treat Covid-19 like they would treat disease threats to animals.

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Farmers told to remember face masks at sales

July 29, 2020

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Lifestyle buyers help boost Scottish farmland market

July 29, 2020

QMS said the campaign had reached millions of Scottish consumers.

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Scotch Beef campaign adverts hailed a success by QMS

July 28, 2020

NFU Scotland president Andrew McCornick will take part in the virtual award presentation.

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Chance to share unsung farming hero’s award surprise

July 28, 2020

More than 17 tonnes of horsemeat was seized in the raids.

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Horsemeat seized at slaughterhouses

July 28, 2020

Fife breeder Stuart Craft paid 50,000gn for this Mullinvale ram lamb.

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‘Blistering trade’ for Suffolk rams with top price of 50,000gn

July 28, 2020

The soil project involves five growers on the east of Scotland using ‘very different and interesting methods’.

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Scottish farmers work to improve soil health

July 27, 2020

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‘Long-term trends’ hit leather demand and cattle prices

July 27, 2020

Perthshire organic farmer Hugh Grierson took part in the project.

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Virtual farming tours proving to be a massive hit

July 27, 2020

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John Deere unveils new updates across its 6M range

July 26, 2020

Steven Penrice, Andrew Murphy and David Murphy in their winning crop of Kingston winter barley.

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Last-minute entry takes honours in RNAS crop contest

July 25, 2020

Bovine tuberculosis accounts for around 40,000 cattle having to be slaughtered each year by UK farmers.

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Cattle vaccine trials offer hope in battle against bovine TB

July 25, 2020

Farming

Spring barley producers facing storage headache

Farm and food businesses to share £5m

Fears ‘unviable’ milk price may be final straw for farmers

Farmer struck by Covid voices ‘grave concerns’ over virus complacency

Cost to Scotland of rural crime rockets to £2.3m

£1m project to monitor changes to soil carbon

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Demand for malting barley plummeted in June due to Covid-19

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Spring barley producers facing storage headache

Demand for malting barley plummeted in June due to Covid-19

North-east farm shop put on the market

Farmers urged to select marts over private sales

New protocol for testing of red diesel

Price increase for First Milk suppliers

Farm and food businesses to share £5m

Lambs leap to the fore for ‘exceptional’ trade

Claas year as Sellars Agriculture enjoys sales boost

On-farm livestock sales adopt innovative system

Fears ‘unviable’ milk price may be final straw for farmers

Scottish firm lands £1m Japan beef export deal

Plea to public over seeds from China

Push on UK pork hailed as success

Top award for father and son sheep breeders

Farmer struck by Covid voices ‘grave concerns’ over virus complacency

Farmers reminded of rules for children in tractors

Environmental group in pleas to Tesco over soya

Commercial poultry facing bird flu threat

Cost to Scotland of rural crime rockets to £2.3m

‘There are many benefits to growing protein crops in Scotland’

Farmers told to check vehicles’ MoT status and driving licence renewals

£1m project to monitor changes to soil carbon

Winter crop yields are down sharply

Rallying call to get Scotch Lamb on the nation’s tables