Farming

DualTech VT will now be available on JCB’s AGRI Super range.

JCB adds extra power on new Loadalls

January 24, 2021

The project received £30,000 funding from the Scottish Government.

Agroforestry project launched to boost tree planting

January 24, 2021

The dogs at Armadale have received fan mail from all over the world.

Joyce Campbell: This Farming Life response shows public are on our side

January 23, 2021

The UK’s potato growers and traders will soon be voting for or against continuing to pay a statutory levy for the sector.

Argument is boiling up ahead of AHDB potato levy vote

January 23, 2021

SRUC says the equine industry and students will benefit from the new centre.

SRUC announces £310,000 investment in new centre for equine skills

January 23, 2021

Low crop yields in 2020 have caused concern in the industry.

Christopher Nicholson: Regenerative farming may be way ahead

January 23, 2021

The Scottish Government has been accused of short-changing the farming sector.

NFUS says farmers ‘short-changed’ over convergence funding

January 22, 2021

Quality Pork in Brechin has been hit by Covid cases.

Covid-19 at pig abattoir in Angus – employee felt ‘pressured’ to work on

January 22, 2021

The ballot closes on February 10.

Deadline looms for vote on future of horticulture levy

January 22, 2021

The Royal Highland Show is scheduled to take place on June 17-20.

Royal Highland Show: Organisers hope to hold 2021 event

January 22, 2021

Certain types of beef produce face export restrictions following the end of the Brexit transition period (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Meat exports reduced due to post-Brexit trade barriers, says minister

January 21, 2021

There are concerns that farmers could be left counting the cost of increased paperwork and inspections.

Fears post-Brexit trade delays could reduce farm-gate prices

January 21, 2021

Meat ‘is seen to really deliver’ when it comes to comfort food.

Fewer people limiting meat consumption during pandemic

January 21, 2021

The Fife Show has been cancelled for the second year in a row, due to Covid-19.

Fife Show cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns

January 21, 2021

Farmers are seeking assurances on which varieties they should plant.

Patrick Hughes: Seed potato growers need solutions to Brexit block

January 20, 2021

The materials aim to provide guidance to farming families.

New tools launched to help improve safety of children on farms

January 20, 2021

Around 100 million tonnes of organic waste is spread on UK fields each year.

Tool developed to help farmers spread organic waste safely

January 19, 2021

Farmers must take the full name and contact number of every visitor to the farm.

Covid-19: Farmers told to keep track and trace register of visitors

January 19, 2021

Crofters fear Brexit may mean more, not less bureaucracy, and a supply shortage of vital inputs.

Patrick Krause: Last-minute Brexit deal brings problems for crofters

January 18, 2021

Brexit food exports

Richard Wright: EU in no rush to solve UK’s export issues

January 18, 2021

Blackbirds were among the most common birds spotted in Scotland last year.

Rural workers encouraged to take part in Big Farmland Bird Count

January 17, 2021

Jonathon Mackay established his contracting business two years ago.

Crofts yield plenty work for Western Isles agri-contractor

January 17, 2021

Blue Texels being shown at the Royal Highland Show in 2019.

Blue Texel sheep breed enjoys surge in popularity

January 16, 2021

SRUC plans to expand its Craibstone campus on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

Farmers call for more details on SRUC Craibstone expansion plans

January 16, 2021

The study by Rothamsted Research Institute aimed to address the problem of 35% of lambs going to market being too fatty.

Weaning weight linked to lamb meat leanness

January 16, 2021