Agri-Business
New head of potato exports joins AHDB
The former head of Seafood Scotland has joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to lead on exports for...
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Sheep
NSA launches Next Generation Ambassador programme's return
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the return of its popular Next Generation Ambassador programme after a one-year break....
Agri-Business
Judges announced for 2019 Royal Ulster Winter Fair
An Australian dairyman is set to preside over one of Northern Ireland’s most hotly contested dairy championships this winter. Aussie Robert...
Agri-Business
Judges announced for 2019 Royal Ulster Winter Fair
An Australian dairyman is set to preside over one of Northern Ireland’s most hotly contested dairy championships this winter. Aussie Robert...
Rural Life
Top Scottish butchery talent celebrated at National Training Awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their skills and progression in the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards....
Agri Politics
Conservatives make general election farming pledges
The Conservative Party has said it will maintain current spending on farming should it win the upcoming general election. The...
Agri-Business
Kelso flock named Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year
A Kelso farm, which showcases excellence in the production of livestock in Scotland, has been announced as the winner of...
Sheep
Emerging tick-borne sheep parasite detected in the UK
Scientists have detected an exotic tick-borne parasite within sheep in the north of Scotland, according to a new study. The...
Arable
Report: Scottish pesticides use down on arable farms
Pesticide use on arable crops grown in Scotland declined in 2018, according to a new National Statistics report. A drop...
Sheep
AgriScot: Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year to be unveiled tomorrow
This time tomorrow one of three exceptional sheep businesses will have been named Scotland’s top sheep farm of the year...
Dairy
AgriScot survey: Confidence levels suggest industry ‘on a knife-edge’
A survey to assess the current mood of Scottish dairy farmers, carried out ahead of a major farming event, suggests...
Rural Life
Finalists announced for 2019 Holstein UK President’s Medal
Three Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) have excelled during the judging for the Holstein UK President’s Medal. The three finalists are:...
Beef
Rise in liver fluke infections spotted in UK cattle and sheep carcasses
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) and Control of Cattle Parasites Sustainably (COWS) have warned that liver fluke...
Agri-Business
40% of Scottish upland sheep scheme applications still outstanding
NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme...
Agri-Business
Government urged to match Scots Women in Ag funding in NI
Calls have been made for the UK Government to step in to match Scottish Government funding earmarked to support females...
Agri-Business
Women in Ag: It’s your business, be passionate and don’t be shrinking violets
Attendees at the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s sold-out Women in Agriculture conference were urged not to be shrinking violets and to...
Rural Life
Women in Ag: It's your business, be passionate and don't be shrinking violets
Attendees at the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s sold-out Women in Agriculture conference were urged not to be “shrinking violets” and to...
Rural Life
Agriculture students turn sleuth to 'solve' farm accident cases
Agriculture students at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) were challenged to roleplay as Health and Safety Executive officers and investigate a...
