Scottish firms to exploit UK-China beef protocol
Scottish meat wholesalers have pledged to be in the vanguard of selling beef to lucrative new markets in China by the end of this year.
Farming
RBS campaign highlights work of women in farming
One in three Scottish farm operators are women.
Farming vital to boost economy, say 86% of Scots
Almost nine in 10 Scots believe farming is vital to economic growth, according to a new poll.
Award in search of best arable farm in Scotland
The hunt is on to find the best arable farm in Scotland.
Form agreeable partnerships to ensure your farm is in safe hands
Although farms run as a family business tend to follow a partnership structure, those running such businesses are often reluctant to commit to paper the terms of the partnership or to keep the terms of an existing agreement up to date.
Farming sector vital to economy, say majority of Scots in study
A majority of Scots believe farming is vital to the success of the Scottish economy, according to new research.
School visits give a taste of process from cow to cone
Last month’s preview – ‘here comes summer’ – was clearly optimistic, given the many inches of rain we’ve had in the past several weeks.
Quicker process to bring workers to Scotland from abroad amid fears of produce being left to rot
Immigration bosses have agreed to make changes after Scottish farmers raised concerns that their produce was being left to rot due to the slow processing of applications to bring seasonal workers into the country.
Engineering firm failed to pull off tractor move
After the Second World War the British tractor industry mushroomed to such an extent that many long-established engineering concerns looked into producing their own models. Pete Small looks at one such concern – Turner Manufacturing of Wolverhampton
New insurance to offer payouts on poor yields
A new insurance policy to compensate farmers against poor crop yields has been launched.
More than £16k raised by sixth memorial event
More than £16,000 was raised at a charity stockjudging event in memory of the late Press and Journal farming editor Joe Watson.
Farm industry stalwarts recognised at Angus Show
Angus Show went ahead despite the competitions for cattle, sheep and horses being cancelled.
EBV for number of days to slaughter announced
A new estimated breeding value (EBV) for days to slaughter has been developed for the sheep sector.
Arable land of 888 acres up for sale
One of the biggest arable farming units to come on the market in Perthshire in recent years is for sale, with a price tag of £7.6 million.
Seed tattie growers being head-hunted for project
Top-notch seed tattie growers who are keen to make constructive changes to their businesses are being head-hunted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Blueprint to set out low-carbon farming future
A blueprint for a climate change-compliant Scottish farming industry is expected to be produced in the next 12 months.
UK opportunity ‘will help offset loss of EU trade’
Market opportunities in the UK should help offset any loss of trade with Europe in the event of a no-deal Brexit, claims the managing director of Millers of Speyside.
Ignore polarised political arguments, union warns
Uncertainty is stifling the agricultural industry and farmers have to fight for the sector in a way they have never done before.
Days when sugar beet played important role in food chain
After a gap of almost 50 years, sugar beet is once again being grown north of the border as farmers seek to find the ideal crop for their on-farm anaerobic digestion plants.
Couple hope Open Day will bear fruit for guests
Pick your own fruit, plant your own potatoes and learn a little more about cattle, sheep and poultry production in the process.
Outlook: Profitable year likely, although future less rosy
Harvest 2019 is likely to deliver another year of profits for growers, according to Andersons.
Location ‘key to success’ of conservation margins
The success of conservation field margins is dependent on what is growing next to the field, according to a new study.
Nominations invited for prestigious agricultural awards
The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) has issued a call for nominations for its annual awards.
‘Cow methane is not to blame for global warming’
Methane produced by burping cows and other livestock is not responsible for increasing global temperatures, according to an expert in air quality.
Dairy delivers limited edition bottles
Graham’s The Family Dairy is launching a limited edition glass milk bottle to commemorate its 80th year in business.
Sea eagle news welcomed by farm leaders
Farm and croft leaders have welcomed an admission by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) that white-tailed eagles kill healthy sheep and lambs.
Feed efficiency values ready for Limousin sires
Limousin breeders will be able to select bulls which produce offspring that grow faster by eating less feed with the launch of a new Estimated Breeding Value (EBV) for feed efficiency.
Revamped range of tractors has green credentials
Farmers taking a look at latest versions of the most powerful tractors in the Massey Ferguson (MF) line-up will be hard-pressed to spot any obvious differences to their predecessors.
Survey seeking views on livestock worrying issue
Farmers, crofters and dog owners are being asked to share their views on sheep worrying as part of a new survey.
Bursary bid to help mature students
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has launched a bursary scheme for mature students.
Hammer will finally be coming down on career
More than 40 years of dedicated service to Dingwall and Highland Marts and its preceding companies will come to an end today for managing director Ian Tolmie, when he hangs up his white coat for the last time.
Pig processors accused over lack of price surge
British pig farmers are complaining they have not benefited from the global surge in pigmeat prices created by China’s African Swine Fever (ASF) epidemic.