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Informing, entertaining and fighting for Scotland's farming community since 1893.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined January 2010
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Scotland advances towards BVD eradication with Phase 6 of National scheme
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Scotland’s BVD eradication scheme enters Phase 6 with tighter controls for non-breeding herds and new testing rules to protect the national herd.…
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National Trust’s net zero plan puts tenant farmers front and centre
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The National Trust’s net zero ambitions rely heavily on tenant farmers managing its land. Proposed staff cuts to key farm advisors raise concerns…
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Highland sheep farm with sea views hits market
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A scenic 947-acre sheep farm near Brora with panoramic sea views, a working hydroelectric scheme, and development potential is now for sale in the…
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Rural farms still face poor broadband and mobile signal
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UK farmers face ongoing digital connectivity challenges, with many reporting slow broadband, unreliable mobile signals, and limited fibre access.…
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Food security and innovation lead Fruit Focus 2025 agenda
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Fruit Focus 2025 put climate resilience, automation and export hurdles in the spotlight, with bold calls for action to protect UK horticulture and…
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Exemptions from rent controls key to rural housing supply
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SLE urges targeted exemptions from rent controls to protect rural housing supply and investment, warning of sector decline without flexible,…
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Farming remains deadliest profession in Britain
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Farming is the UK’s deadliest job, with 23 fatalities in 2024/25. Farm Safety Week highlights data on agricultural deaths, injuries and safety.
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Penrith director becomes first female president of UK agricultural body
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A director at PFK Rural, Penrith, has been elected as the first female president of a historic UK agricultural body.
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Actor Martin Clunes shares his excitement about new Royal Welsh Show attraction
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The Heavy Horse Village will be next to the horse ring at this year's show, with the Men Behaving Badly star among the judges.
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Beet moth emergency: farmers given permission to use specific insecticide
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Farmers granted emergency approval to use a targeted insecticide to combat an urgent beet moth infestation threatening crops.
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United States Department of Agriculture's new food safety plan
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The USDA unveils a new strategy to fight foodborne illnesses and improve meat, poultry, and egg safety nationwide.
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UK Government unveils new food strategy system
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Defra launches a new food strategy to build a healthier, affordable, and sustainable food system across England and the UK.
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Over 1600 poultry farmers sent legal warning letters
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More than 1,600 UK poultry farmers have been sent legal warning letters, raising questions about future regulations in the industry.
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UK holidaymakers face strict ban on EU meat and dairy to protect farms from disease
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Travellers returning from the EU to the UK must follow strict food import rules to help protect the nation’s farming sector this summer.
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Farmers and business leaders launch legal action over IHT reforms
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Farmers and business leaders launch legal action over inheritance tax changes they say threaten family-run farms and rural livelihoods.
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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper takes swipe at Jeremy Clarkson
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Kaleb Cooper has taken a swipe at his Clarkson's Farm co-star, Jeremy Clarkson.
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Harvest begins in the Scottish Borders with a stunning view of the Cheviots
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The first fields are being cut in the Scottish Borders, with the Cheviots offering a stunning harvest-time backdrop.
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Cereal forages offer flexible fix for forage shortages this winter
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With silage yields down, experts advise assessing cereals for wholecropping or crimping to strengthen winter forage plans and protect feed quality.
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FFIS opens with a rush – but will it be sweet rewards or soor plooms for farmers?
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Well, like kids gathered round the sweetie jar, most of us have been keen to get in line for a share of the £14 million of capital grants available…
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Clearfield oilseed rape offers HEAR alternative with weed and erucic acid control
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With HEAR contracts falling, oilseed rape growers are exploring Clearfield varieties for better flexibility and fewer growing restrictions.
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