Young farmers invited for day of innovation
Leading Scottish animal feed manufacturer Harbro is holding an innovation and technology day for young farmers later this month.
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Teenage girls’ success at Huntly overwintered cattle sale
It was very much ladies day at the annual show and sale of Young Farmers’ overwintered cattle at United Auctions’ Huntly Mart, when two teenage girls scooped the top honours.
First-time exhibitors get top awards at calves sale
Two first-time exhibitors scooped the top awards at the annual show and sale of Young Farmers’ overwintered calves at Dingwall Mart.
Farming life a labour of love
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we caught up with Stuart Coxon, 21, of Garioch Young Farmers
Fourth championship title in a row for James
Young Wick farmer James Gunn was crowned cream of the crop at the annual Caithness Young Farmers’ overwintering competition.
Mearns JAC claim competition title
Mearns JAC was crowned cream of the crop in this year’s Young Farmers Northern Spotlights competition.
Young farmers have their skills put to the test
Young farmers from across the north flocked to the Caithness Livestock Centre at Quoybrae for a series of competitions.
Finalists unveiled in Young Farmers bale art contest
Four Young Farmers’ clubs from the north and north-east are in the running to be crowned cream of the crop in this year’s bale art competition.
‘You learn best when you just get stuck in to a job’
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we caught up with Sarah Mowat
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
‘Back to basics for Gemma on encouraging the next generation’
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth.This month we caught up with Gemma Duguid
Steven taking stock on who has best neeps in north-east
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we caught up with Steven Eddie from Vale of Alford JAC
New north chairman Michael Gunn reflects on Young Farmers
Newly elected north region chairman for the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC), Michael Gunn, reflects on Young Farmers and his plans for the year ahead
SAYFC survey reveals thoughts of young farmers on Brexit
More than two-thirds of Scottish young farmers voted remain in the Brexit referendum.
‘Farmers have to stay positive about Brexit’
Every month we ask a young farmer for their thoughts on the industry. This time we caught up with Inga Kemp from Orkney
Young farmers to parade their overwintered cattle
Young farmers from across the north and north-east will descend on Inverurie next week for ANM Group’s Young Farmers’ overwintered cattle show and sale at the Thainstone Centre.
‘Support needed to get foot on farming ladder’
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we caught up with Amy Johnston from Belhelvie JAC
Public land opened up to encourage farm start-ups
More than 2,500 acres of publicly-owned land are to be made available to set up around 50 start-up units aimed at helping would-be farmers to get a foot on the first rung of the farming ladder.
‘Young can drive farming industry forward’
Despite all the uncertainties of Brexit, farming offers youngsters a good future and career path if they apply themselves and learn from the older generation.
Young farmers converge at ANM Group HQ for day of competitions
Young farmers from across the north of Scotland competed in a range of competitions at the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC) north region agri weekend.
SAYFC campaign scoops top Farming Hero Award
A mental health awareness campaign run by the organisation representing Scottish young farmers has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
Young farmers clubs get wrapped up in bale art
Young farmers from across the north and north-east have been creating pieces of art out of bales across the Scottish countryside in a bid to promote Scotch Lamb and raise funds for charity.
Latheron Young Farmers Club is back in the fold
Latheron Young Farmers Club has confirmed its affiliation with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC) after almost 20 years apart from the organisation.
Young Farmers raise funds for charity through tractor challenges
Young farmers from across the north and north-east of Scotland have taken part in various tractor challenges to raise funds for charity.
Aberdeenshire young farmer hails SAYFC trip to Canada
A well-known young farmer from the north-east has hailed a recent trip to Canada as a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet other young farmers from across the world.
RBS offers support to new entrant young farmers
Young Scottish farming entrants are to be offered specialist support and advice in a new programme launched by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Bower Young Farmers triumph at Highland Rally
A team from Bower Young Farmers' Club lifted the top title at the Scottish Association of Young Farmers' Clubs (SAYFC) Highland Rally.
Young Farmers profile: Craig Nicol from Inver Ross
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we caught up with Craig Nicol from Inver Ross Young Farmers
Young farmers challenged to engage more with local communities
Young farmers in the north and north-east are being encouraged to engage more with their local communities.
Young Farmers profile – Kim Taylor from Turriff and District JAC
Each month we ask a young farmer for their views on farming and rural youth. This month we caught up with Kim Taylor from Turriff and District JAC who was recently appointed north regional chairman for the Scottish Association of Young Farmers' Clubs (SAYFC).
Kim Taylor appointed SAYFC chairman for the north
The Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs (SAYFC) has appointed a new chairwoman for the north region.
Young farmers ready for Huntly Mart overwintered cattle contest
A well-known young stockman will judge an entry of 19 Young Farmers' beasts at the annual show and sale of overwintered cattle at Huntly Mart this weekend.