Arable
UK scientists develop climate-ready wheat to survive drought conditions
UK scientists have found that engineering bread wheat to have fewer pores on their leaves makes more efficient use of...
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Dairy
Union to host 4 'must-attend' events on the future of Scottish dairying
Scottish dairy farmers are being urged to attend one of a series of meetings considering the future of dairy farming...
Rural Life
JCB Fastrac tractor smashes new British speed record
UK machinery manufacturer JCB has set a new British speed record for tractors with its high-speed Fastrac tractor. The tractor...
Rural Life
Video highlights: 2019 Highland Show draws record crowds
It’s been a record-breaking year for the Royal Highland Show, which welcomed a whopping 195,400 visitors through its gates in...
Rural Life
Firefighters rescue UK farmer from overturned tractor
A farmer had to be rescued by firefighters when his tractor overturned in the UK over the weekend. The incident...
Agri-Business
Scottish fruit farm named as third Strategic SmartHort Centre
A Scottish fruit grower will work with AHDB to highlight how horticultural growers can increase efficiency and reduce their reliance...
Rural Life
Graphic images: Calves targeted in ‘crossbow attack’
Two calves were repeatedly shot with bolts from a crossbow in a vicious attack over the weekend. Discovered by owner...
Agri-Business
Flintshire farm announced as first Welsh strategic dairy farm
A dairy farm in Flintshire has been named as the first AHDB strategic dairy farm in Wales. Run by John...
Agri-Business
Farmers urge Scottish school bosses to prioritise local produce
Holyrood must deliver on its commitment to create a ‘Good Food Nation’ by guaranteeing that every school meal, where possible,...
Rural Life
Dog attacks: Calls for dedicated police units in Wales
Farmers in Wales have called for an increased police presence across the whole of rural Wales following a dog attack on...
Rural Life
Highland Show: Veteran Charolais breeder clinches beef championship
One of Britain’s trailblazers of Charolais breeding has clinched his first Highland Show interbreed championship almost 50 years to the...
Agri-Business
New Zealand grazing expert to lead Scottish grazing workshops
New Zealand farmer and grazing expert Murray Rohloff is set to lead two Soil Association Scotland events on paddock grazing. Kierfold...
Agri-Business
Rural crime report should be a 'wake up' call for all involved
An estimated 137,000 farmers have been the victims of crime, with 73,000 more than once. Yet new Harper Adams University...
Rural Life
Farm scrap cow saves the day after thieves steal charity's raffle prize
A sculptural cow made from salvaged agricultural scrap has saved the day for a social charity whose star raffle prize...
Beef
UFU calls for aid package similar to Irish deal
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that a financial support package, similar to the €100 million beef fund for...
Rural Life
Highland Show: Pioneering beef breeder named 2019 Sir. William Young Award winner
A pioneering Scottish beef and sheep breeder with a long track record of achievements has been announced as the 2019...
Sheep
Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to be wary of enzootic abortions of ewes (EAE) highlighting that over...
Agri-Business
Highland Show: Farmers to front new 'Meat With Integrity' campaign revealed
Three farmers have been unveiled today (Friday, June 21) as the faces of Quality Meat Scotland’s new ‘Meat With Integrity’...
