Doubts raises over feasibility of controversial AWPR tractor ban
Doubts have been raised over the feasibility of a controversial tractor ban on the AWPR.
Farming
Straw shortage means premium pricing to stay
Harvest 2018 progress reports from across Scotland confirm an impending shortage of straw despite more farmers choosing to bale, rather than chop.
Spring livestock worrying incidents up by 50%
The number of livestock worrying incidents reported to Police Scotland increased by more than 50% in the spring.
Rural College to host grass webinars
Farmers and crofters will be given advice on how to get the most from their pastures in a series of webinars by Scotland’s Rural College.
North Country Cheviot trade delights farmers
Sutherland farmers and shepherds went home delighted after the year’s landmark sale of North Country Cheviots at Lairg exceeded all expectations.
Charolais and Suffolk females land top spots at Keith Show
A quality line-up of cattle, sheep and horses from some of the best herds, flocks and studs in the north were paraded for one last time this summer at Keith Show yesterday.
Parade of livestock closes spectacular Keith Country Show
Moray’s largest agricultural show was hailed a huge success as some of the finest livestock in Scotland was paraded yesterday.
Vintage tractors a big draw at packed-out Tarland Show
The magnificent spectacle of more than 160 vintage tractors, all gleamingly polished, proved a major attraction for the packed ringside at Tarland Show.
Stand-out ewe’s Orkney win is dedicated to late husband
Quality over quantity was the key to success at Orkney’s County Show as Elsie Wishart’s one and only North Country Cheviot ewe claimed the interbreed sheep title.
Scottish Government launches farm subsidy loan scheme
The Scottish Government has launched a national loan scheme to administer farm subsidy support from early October.
Ministers announce funding for farmers affected by tough weather conditions
Loans to help farmers hit by months of adverse weather are being offered by the Scottish Government.
Moray ploughman heads to Belgium for European championships
Moray ploughman Raymond Middleton is heading to Belgium this weekend to defend his title at the European Vintage Ploughing Championships.
‘Demand for farmland remains strong’
Demand for farmland remains strong despite the challenges and uncertainties facing farm businesses, claims a leading agent.
Researchers working to develop heat and drought-resistant potatoes
A world-leading potato research team is using genes found in tubers from the west Mexican desert in the quest for new heat and drought-resistant varieties.
Cross-bred calf beats all as Lorn’s show-stopper
Despite somewhat dreich weather for the early morning judging, conditions soon cleared for Lorn Show, which in turn saw spectators out in force for the overall championships taking place on the scenic Tralee Beach location just outside Benderloch.
Pioneering project to single out more efficient beef cattle
Beef farmers will soon be able to fine-tune their breeding programmes to select animals that grow more from eating less.
Warning of tax pitfalls in selling off machinery
Farmers and crofters have been told to be careful of VAT and legal pitfalls when selling second-hand farm machinery.
Clydesdale crowned champion of champions at Grantown Show
Grantown Show has been a favourite of many for its atmosphere and yesterday’s event was no different with spectators lining the ringsides and trade-stand aisles packed with visitors.
Iain Duncan Smith says employers have not bothered to look at British workers
Employers “have not even bothered to look” at British workers for vacancies currently filled by EU workers, Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith has said.
Business chiefs urge scrapping of immigration targets after Brexit
Targets to limit immigration should be scrapped after Brexit, the CBI has recommended.
Tomintoul Charolais toast of Turriff Show
It was the Charolais cow from father and son duo John and Raymond Irvine of Inverlochy, Tomintoul, which took the supreme champion of champions title at a gloriously sunny Turriff Show yesterday.
Plenty to see in horse rings at Turriff Show
Riders and equine enthusiasts were out in force at the Turriff Show.
Thousands flock to Turriff Show as two-day event begins
Thousands from across the north-east flocked to Turriff on Sunday as Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show began.
Farmers turning to old-fashioned security measures as cost of rural theft rises
The cost of rural crime – such as livestock and tractor theft – has risen at its fastest rate in eight years, new figures show.
Bazooka winter barley crowned cream of the crop in Turriff Show cereals contest
A block of Bazooka winter barley has been crowned cream of the crop in this year’s Turriff Show cereals competition.
Young Farmers Profile: Alex Stephen from Inch of Arnhall
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we catch up with Alex Stephen
Aberdeen-Angus chief’s mission to protect brand
Joining the Aberdeen- Angus Society was never going to be an easy task.
Dairy farmers urged to hook up at strategic farm event
The first AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm in Scotland has been revealed.
Dairy launches law challenge to overturn planning ruling
Graham’s The Family Dairy has lodged an appeal to the Court of Session to overturn the decision by Scottish Ministers to refuse planning permission to redevelop Airthrey Green on the outskirts of Stirling.
Farmers invited to flock improvement meetings
Farmers and crofters are invited to a series of flock improvement meetings later this month.
Farm leaders hold emergency drought meeting
Farm leaders gathered in Edinburgh for an emergency meeting over the looming shortage of feed and fodder for livestock this autumn and winter.
North Country Cheviot ewe crowned champion of champions at Black Isle Show
Warm sunshine with a light breeze drew a near record attendance from both town and county yesterday for the 181st Black Isle Show.