Environment
New study shows reindeer’s body clocks don’t need daylight
If you ever thought that Santa would have a hard time herding and foddering reindeer in the total winter darkness...
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Environment
Recommendations unchanged for agronomists after blight research
At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Agronomists’ Conference 2018 earlier this month, attendees were presented with the results...
Rural Life
NFYFC to host first ever Oxford Farming Conference fringe event
Young people are set to share their views on how the next generation feel about the future of agriculture at a...
Agri-Business
Scotch red meat producers plan promotion to appeal to New Year dieters
Almost four in five (77%) of Scots plan to kick off the new year by going on a diet, according...
Rural Life
Retirement sale boasts award-winning farm park on 83ac
Currently on the market is a unique opportunity to acquire an established and well-renowned farm park, providing an extensive range...
Arable
UK potato production hits lowest level since 2012
The total potato harvest for 2018 in GB is 13% down on the five-year average of 5.6m tonnes at 4.9m...
Rural Life
Compact Ayrshire farm boasts superb equestrian facilities
Just launched to the market last week is Bennan’s Farm, a traditional farmhouse with courtyard and equestrian facilities on 21.4ac....
Rural Life
Top honours in farm poster competition head to Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire
Hundreds of children from up and down Scotland have entered this year’s NFU Scotland’s farm poster competition. Entrants were challenged...
Rural Life
NFUS shows £190,000 spending increase in 2018
Latest accounts have shown NFU Scotland’s coffers increased despite spending increasing by more than £190,000 over the last year. Publication...
Agri-Business
SNP budget is a 'kick in the teeth' for rural communities
The Scottish National Party has been accused of failing to support the rural economy with its swingeing cuts to the...
Arable
Metaldehyde ban a 'big blow' to British farmers and growers
The banning of Metaldehyde is “hugely disappointing” and likely to put British farmers and growers at a major disadvantage internationally,...
Dairy
Milk contracts consultation 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for sector
The upcoming consultation on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the...
Agri-Business
NFUS members encouraged to give views on immigration consultation
Scottish farmers are encouraged to join the discussion as the UK Government considers how its new immigration framework will shape...
Dairy
Funding change for the Scottish Dairy Hub to take effect in 2019
From February 4, 2019, NFU Scotland will replace AHDB as one of the funders of the country’s Dairy Hub, with...
Beef
Scotch Beef Christmas push set to reach 2.4 million consumers
More than 2.4 million Scottish consumers will be given inspiration to choose Scotch Beef PGI as the perfect festive choice...
Rural Life
Trailer-load of alcohol worth ‘6-figure sum’ stolen from farm
Detectives have issued an appeal for information following the theft of a trailer loaded with whisky and gin worth “a...
Agri Politics
Three in the running for NFUS top spots
Three candidates will contest the two vice presidential positions at the National Farmers’ Union Scotland AGM in February. Martin Kennedy,...
Arable
Regional agronomy events to start the New Year
To integrate applied technical research with on-farm practice, AHDB will start 2019 with a road-show of arable agronomy events taking...
