Police rescue sheep from Mintlaw ditch
A sheep which got itself stuck in a ditch near Mintlaw has been rescued by the police.
Farming
Chance to make show of prime black beauties
Entries are sought for next month’s Black Beauty Bonanza show of Aberdeen-Angus calves and yearlings.
Millie achieves her dream at Horse of the Year Show
Aberdeen rider Millie Lawson had a successful debut at the Horse of the Year Show.
Show-winning Highland heifer lands Oban championship title
A Highland heifer which reigned supreme in the ring at three northern shows this summer won the female championship at yesterday’s breed show in Oban.
Farmers invited to meetings to learn about new electronic tags for cattle
Farmers and crofters in the north and north-east are invited to share their views on a new electronic identificaton (EID) system to track and monitor cattle.
Dairy farmers in bold bid to buy local creamery
A group of Scottish dairy farmers has launched a crowdfunding campaign to save Campbeltown Creamery.
North-east farming couple are Bleu believers
A young farming couple is on a mission to promote Bleu du Maine sheep to fellow producers in the north of Scotland.
Tarland woman’s battle to beat the slimy scourge on farms
From Tarland to Tanzania - agricultural researcher, Dr Jenna Ross, is on a mission to help farmers across the world tackle slugs.
Lifelong commitment to Banchory Show recognised
A trip to Banchory Show to exhibit Oxford Down sheep in 1966 was the start of Gordon Christie’s lifelong commitment to help organise and run the leading north-east agricultural show.
Farmers offered advice on how to spot the signs of a stroke
In her monthly column Susan Webb, director of public health for NHS Grampian, talks about the signs of a stroke
Farmers could face serious penalties for health and safety breaches
Farmers and crofters could face serious penalties if they don’t pay closer attention to how they manage workplace risk, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned.
Vets team up to highlight unwanted animals issue
British vets have called for a promotional drive to get high-welfare veal and goat meat back on the table to reduce the need to kill unwanted male animals.
Farmers in hardship urged to speak up
Farmers and crofters experiencing hardship are being encouraged to speak up and seek help.
‘Exciting’ results from research into cover crops
Cover crops could help farmers capture more nitrogen from anaerobic digestate, according to results from an Innovative Farmers project.
Brothers top of the flocks at Young Farmers competitions day
A pair of farming brothers was crowned top of the flocks at the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs north region competitions day at Huntly Mart.
Farmers hit the road to join climate protesters
A group of farmers from across the UK travelled to London in a pink tractor to join thousands of environmental protesters calling on the government to take action on climate change.
Reimbursement payments on the way to farmers
Scottish farmers and crofters are set to receive their share of £5.89 million in reimbursement payments from the European Commission.
Stronger actions needed to sniff out swine fever
The devastating impact of African swine fever (ASF) on pork production in China continues to send shock waves around the world, alerting pig farmers everywhere to the enormous threat posed by the disease once it arrives in a new country.
Scottish company plans dozens of vertical farms
Plans to build more than 40 vertical farms across the UK over the next five years have been unveiled by Edinburgh-based Shockingly Fresh.
British Wool on hunt for new country board members
British Wool is on the hunt for new county members for its regional committees.
Store cattle still in demand with fodder available
Store cattle remain in demand despite the downturn in prime beef prices, say Aberdeen and Northern Marts (ANM).
Scotland’s largest agricultural organisation to hold regional events across country
Scotland’s largest agricultural organisation will embark on a tour of Scotland to inform members of its activities.
New study helping stressed out chickens improve welfare when laying eggs
Scottish researchers are involved in a pioneering project to improve the welfare of laying hens by studying how stress affects their brains.
Record entry ‘great to see’ for bull sales
A record entry of Aberdeen-Angus bulls will go under the hammer at the Stirling Bull Sales later this month.
New Holland increases productivity with redesigned drum – on the quiet
A novel redesign of the familiar threshing drum is at the heart of a productivity push engineered for New Holland mid-range straw walker combines.
Tractors take on an emissions overhaul
Tractor makers have begun revealing details of new models being showcased at the giant Agritechnica exhibition in Germany next month.
Growers coping even if a hard rain’s gonna fall
Potato growers have been battling hard in recent days to continue lifting crop in the face of extreme rainfall, with forward forecasts not looking much better.
AHDB seeks new chairman and board member
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is on the hunt for a new chairman.
Beef producers in appeal for emergency funding
Scottish beef producers have called for emergency government funding to safeguard the future of the Scotch Beef industry.
Farmers urged to object to BBC coverage if peeved
NFU Scotland has once more called on farmers to complain to the BBC if they are unhappy with its coverage of farming and the red meat industry.
Scottish cattle finishers have lost £30 million in under a year, says QMS
The decline in prime cattle prices has cost Scottish finishers around £30 million since last November, according to Quality Meat Scotland.
Farm subsidy loan payments to arrive this week
Farm subsidy loan payments will start arriving in bank accounts on Friday, the Scottish Government has confirmed.