Sheep
Stirling: 3 lambs and pregnant ewe die in suspected dog attack
Three lambs and a pregnant ewe have died following a suspected dog attack in Callander, Stirling. The three lambs were...
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Rural Life
Storm Kathleen could 'wreak havoc on properties' - NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual has warned that Storm Kathleen, which is set to arrive tomorrow (Saturday, April 6), could potentially wreak “havoc...
Rural Life
Family paid 'loving' tribute after son died in farm bike accident
The family of a teenage boy who passed away after his vehicle came off the carriageway in Worsthorne, Lancashire UK...
N.Ireland
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review
The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish govt seeks views on a ban on cages in egg production
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production....
Agri-Business
0.62ha in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park comes to the market
DM Hall has brought 0.62ha with steading and annex by Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to the market. Badshalloch...
Agri-Business
NFUS urges dog owners to act responsibly around livestock this Easter
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging dog owners to act responsibly and keep their dogs on a...
Rural Life
Entries open for 3 days of Royal Bath & West Show competitions
Entries are now open for competitions running across the three days of the Royal Bath & West Show. The show...
Agri-Business
'Red Tractor overstepped its remit' on GFC module - MP Lockhart
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP’s) Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spokesperson, MP Carla Lockhart, has welcomed the decision by Red...
Schemes
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme lacks 'clarity' - IAAS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) gave a lukewarm welcome yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) to the long-awaited...
Agri-Business
NFUS welcomes commencement of SSBSS payments this week
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the news that farmers will begin to receive Scottish Suckler Beef...
N.Ireland
Culling pregnant deer could represent a ‘mental health issue’ – Scottish group
There could be a “mental health toll” on people if they have to cull heavily pregnant hinds, a Scottish organisation...
Agri-Business
Entries open for NFU Mutual Inspirational Young Person Award
Nominations are now open for the Inspirational Young Person Award run by rural insurer NFU Mutual, which aims to celebrate...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor's decision to drop GFC module
The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment module
Red Tractor Assurance has today (Friday, March 22) announced that it is dropping its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) module following...
Rural Life
Farmers' choir 'outstanding performance' raises over £45,000
A “magical” performance by The Farmers’ Choir in Perth on Sunday, February 25 raised £46,000 for Scottish agriculture charity, RSABI,...
Government
Scottish Parliament passes wildlife bill banning snares
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill, which bans the practice of snaring in Scotland. The...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm income figures a 'mixed bag' - NFUS
The president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the recent farm income figures are a...
