Looking into the history of the ‘tattie holidays’
Traditionally October is the month for the potato harvest and before modern machines entered the fields the work was all done by hand.
Farming
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.
Farmer ‘devastated’ at discovery of cow with BSE
An Aberdeenshire farmer has spoken of his devastation after one of his cows was found to have BSE.
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".
More cows to be destroyed on BSE case farm but ‘no need to panic’
More cows will be destroyed at the Aberdeenshire farm where a case of BSE has been found, but Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has insisted there is “no need to panic”.
What you need to know about BSE
A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on an Aberdeenshire farm for the first time in 10 years.
First BSE case at Scottish farm in a decade
A case of BSE, or so-called mad cow disease, has been identified at an Aberdeenshire farm a decade since it was last confirmed in Scotland.
BSE case confirmed at Aberdeenshire farm
A case of BSE has been identified on a farm in Aberdeenshire, officials have said.
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.
Moray farmer’s anger at driver who damaged bridge and abandoned car in field
A Moray farmer was angered when a driver ended up abandoning a car in his field, after damaging a vital bridge needed to gain access to his farm.
Independent review of post-Brexit UK farm subsidies announced
The UK Government has announced an independent review of how farm funding is distributed across the UK following Brexit.
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.
Bumper Aberdeen-Angus entry for Stirling Bull Sales
A bumper entry of Aberdeen-Angus bulls and females will dominate the Stirling Bull Sales later this month.
Helping farmers to select livestock for slaughter
A series of “meat the market” workshops to help farmers boost profits by improving their livestock selection and presentation for slaughter is to take place over the winter.
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.
Low veg yields in fields prompts shortage fears
Vegetable growers are warning of possible shortages in the new year after this year’s series of extreme weather conditions led to low yields.
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.
Continental breeders pay tops for Highlands
European hobbyists’ love affair with ornamental Highland cattle showed no sign of abating at Oban when at least three of the top-priced lots were bought for new homes across the Channel.
Agriculture Bill will provide greater UK funding guarantee
Michael Gove has insisted a “slow hand” is better than a “rough wooing” when it comes to introducing post-Brexit plans for agriculture.