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After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

18 January 2024
After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

18 January 2024

This weekend will see a change in weather as strong winds follow on from the recent snow across the north.


Look back: 50 years ago saw the stark reality of the Three-Day Week

02 January 2024
Look back: 50 years ago saw the stark reality of the Three-Day Week

Look back: 50 years ago saw the stark reality of the Three-Day Week

02 January 2024

1974 started with the implementation of the Three-Day Week to conserve electricity in the face of restricted fuel supplies.


Farming: Sustainability is at the forefront for young farmers

18 November 2023
Farming: Sustainability is at the forefront for young farmers

Farming: Sustainability is at the forefront for young farmers

18 November 2023

Agri and Rural Affairs Conference attendees travelled from across Scotland to discuss the theme of sustainability in agriculture.


New School of Veterinary Medicine to be showcased to an international audience

12 November 2023
New School of Veterinary Medicine to be showcased to an international audience

New School of Veterinary Medicine to be showcased to an international audience

12 November 2023

The Inverness Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre will be central to SRUC's display.


Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

04 November 2023
Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

04 November 2023

Enforcement officers will begin an initial phase of farm visits, the next step of the Official Control Regulations which were introduced in 2020.


Farming: Agricultural Census results shows a fall in cattle as pig numbers increase

01 November 2023
Farming: Agricultural Census results shows a fall in cattle as pig numbers increase

Farming: Agricultural Census results shows a fall in cattle as pig numbers increase

01 November 2023

The latest 2023 figures released by the Scottish Government show mixed findings with changes in livestock, arable and vegetable proportions.


Farming: Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look at growth for maximum returns this season

31 October 2023
Farming: Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look at growth for maximum returns this season

Farming: Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look at growth for maximum returns this season

31 October 2023

Senior sheep and beef specialist at SAC Consulting Kirsten Williams is encouraging sheep farmers to take a closer look at the growth of their lambs.


Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

21 October 2023
Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

21 October 2023

The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has released its 2022 throughput figures gathered from its members in Scotland.


Farming: Asulam announcement is a further blow to bracken control in Scotland

20 October 2023
Farming: Asulam announcement is a further blow to bracken control in Scotland

Farming: Asulam announcement is a further blow to bracken control in Scotland

20 October 2023

Farming Union says the ban will "consign some of Scotland’s hillside to monocultures of tick-laden nature-depleted bracken."


Farming: RSABI launches £100,000 flooding fund for farmers

14 October 2023
Farming: RSABI launches £100,000 flooding fund for farmers

Farming: RSABI launches £100,000 flooding fund for farmers

14 October 2023

Scottish farming and crofting families who were seriously hit by last weekend’s flooding are being encouraged to contact RSABI to apply for support.


Farming: Chief Statistician releases first estimates of the 2023 Scottish harvest

13 October 2023
Farming: Chief Statistician releases first estimates of the 2023 Scottish harvest

Farming: Chief Statistician releases first estimates of the 2023 Scottish harvest

13 October 2023

Cereal production is expected to remain in line with the ten-year average despite significant challenges during the year.


In depth: Warning that drought in Highlands and eastern Scotland will only get worse

11 October 2023
In depth: Warning that drought in Highlands and eastern Scotland will only get worse

In depth: Warning that drought in Highlands and eastern Scotland will only get worse

11 October 2023

SEPA's interim head of functions, Nathan Critchlow-Watton discusses the increasing issue of drought at the Future Farming Expo


Innovation and invention showcased at the Future Farming Expo's inaugural Aberdeen event

11 October 2023
Innovation and invention showcased at the Future Farming Expo's inaugural Aberdeen event

Innovation and invention showcased at the Future Farming Expo's inaugural Aberdeen event

11 October 2023

Visitors from across the country made their way to Aberdeen on Tuesday for the first day of the new Future Farming Expo showcase.


Scottish farming trailblazers to take centre stage at inaugural Future Farming Expo in Aberdeen

07 October 2023
Scottish farming trailblazers to take centre stage at inaugural Future Farming Expo in Aberdeen

Scottish farming trailblazers to take centre stage at inaugural Future Farming Expo in Aberdeen

07 October 2023

The groundbreaking showcase of Scottish agricultural innovation includes an exclusive look at Scotland’s new agricultural reform policy.


Farming: Quality Meat Scotland announces levy rate rises

06 October 2023
Farming: Quality Meat Scotland announces levy rate rises

Farming: Quality Meat Scotland announces levy rate rises

06 October 2023

Proposals to increase levy rates have been announced by public body Quality Meat Scotland.


Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

05 October 2023
Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

05 October 2023

The number of invasive non-native species arriving in Scotland is increasing year on year leading to a new top 10 species warning list being created.


Aberdeen based soil scientists are helping in the hunt for the cause of a deadly horse disease

30 September 2023
Aberdeen based soil scientists are helping in the hunt for the cause of a deadly horse disease

Aberdeen based soil scientists are helping in the hunt for the cause of a deadly horse disease

30 September 2023

Efforts to discover the mystery cause of a devastating horse disease called equine grass sickness have turned to soil science to find an answer.


Farming: New Agriculture Bill is essential for necessary powers - but how powers will be used is more critical says union

30 September 2023
Farming: New Agriculture Bill is essential for necessary powers - but how powers will be used is more critical says union

Farming: New Agriculture Bill is essential for necessary powers - but how powers will be used is more critical says union

30 September 2023

NFU Scotland says the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill is a key step forward but policy detail now needs urgent attention.


Farming: Scottish Government publishes landmark legislation to support sustainable farming

30 September 2023
Farming: Scottish Government publishes landmark legislation to support sustainable farming

Farming: Scottish Government publishes landmark legislation to support sustainable farming

30 September 2023

Support for farmers and crofters to produce food more sustainably, work with nature and reduce emissions is at the heart of new draft legislation.


Farming: Stop/Start harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

28 September 2023
Farming: Stop/Start harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

Farming: Stop/Start harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

28 September 2023

Wet weather in recent weeks means that some areas, including parts of the north-east and the Borders, have still to complete their harvest.


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