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Farmers are set to step up their protests by halting wheat provisions in order to make government listen Ref: RH191124061 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

UK’s first 'farming strike' set to shake supply chains

Recently appointed Lindsays Rural – Land and Business directors, (L to R) Lyndsey White, Lewis Crofts and Eilidh Robertson.

Recently appointed Lindsays Rural – Land and Business directors, (L to R) Lyndsey White, Lewis Crofts and Eilidh Robertson.

Rural Law Experts

Three promoted into senior roles at Lindsays' Rural department

Best time of year beckons for farmers according to Dr Robert Graham

Best time of year beckons for farmers according to Dr Robert Graham

Spring’s Fresh Start

Sun shining on Graham's Family Dairy as spring arrives

Farage has painted himself as an ally to the farming community but his comments on US chlorine-treated chicken has drawn heavy criticism (Image Getty)

Farage has painted himself as an ally to the farming community but his comments on US chlorine-treated chicken has drawn heavy criticism (Image Getty)

Protect Our Food

The Political Field

Carmichael criticises 'plastic patriot' Farage over comments

Krone reports revenue drop (Getty Images)

Krone reports revenue drop (Getty Images)

Krone’s Next Move

Krone sees revenue decline but pushes forward with digitalisation

New study highlights key performance indicators (KPIs) that impact profitability on beef and sheep farms Ref:RH210923063 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

New study highlights key performance indicators (KPIs) that impact profitability on beef and sheep farms Ref:RH210923063 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Boost Farm Profits

New research reveals key KPIs for boosting beef and sheep farm profits

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after FMD outbreak in Hungary (Getty Images)

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after FMD outbreak in Hungary (Getty Images)

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after foot-and-mouth outbreak

Donald Yellowley

Donald Yellowley

The Evolving Landscape of Rural Property

Jonny Williams steps up to lead Scotland’s largest livestock co-op

Jonny Williams steps up to lead Scotland’s largest livestock co-op

New Leadership Ahead

Farmer owned Farm Stock Scotland Limited announces new managing director

Aldi secures £320m deal to become the UK's largest retailer of British Wagyu steaks

Aldi secures £320m deal to become the UK's largest retailer of British Wagyu steaks

Aldi signs £320m deal with Yorkshire supplier to be UK’s Wagyu king

Chicken manure ruled 'waste' in landmark case Ref:RH040324076 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Chicken manure ruled 'waste' in landmark case Ref:RH040324076 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Manure Rules Shift

Poultry producers face increased scrutiny after manure ruled 'waste'

Bird flu is an ongoing issue

Bird flu is an ongoing issue

Biosecurity Alert

Animal owners must ensure ‘scrupulous cleanliness’ after bird flu case

Baroness Minette Batters named FCN honorary president

Baroness Minette Batters named FCN honorary president

New Leadership at FCN

Minette Batters named honorary president of The Farming Community Network

Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon with the winners of the 2024 RBST Scotland Awards

Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon with the winners of the 2024 RBST Scotland Awards

Sustainable Farming

Entries open for the 2025 RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards

Tractor with Heart

Tractor memorial to raise funds in memory of Eilidh MacLeod

Michael Gaine captured on CCTV in Kenmare before his disappearance

Michael Gaine captured on CCTV in Kenmare before his disappearance

Search intensifies for missing farmer Michael Gaine in Co Kerry, Ireland

Rising prices amongst store cattle with lower numbers forward

Rising prices amongst store cattle with lower numbers forward

Prices continue to rise in store cattle with fewer numbers forward in the ring

Rural crime continues to be a drain on farmers finances

Rural crime continues to be a drain on farmers finances

Fighting Rural Crime

New funding aims to protect farmers from rural crime surge

Carlisle leads sheep prices at £420 for cast sheep and 547p per kg for prime hoggs

Carlisle leads sheep prices at £420 for cast sheep and 547p per kg for prime hoggs

Cast sheep sell to a top of £420 in Carlisle whilst hoggs reach 547p per kg

News

The minimum requirement to generate an ATV will be a 60-cow random screen

The minimum requirement to generate an ATV will be a 60-cow random screen

NJMP Phase III Begins

Livestock health

First look at phase III of the National Johne's Management Plan

A stunning new addition to the Whim Park sheep collection

Duncan leads Jock of Pennygowan to his record sale at Oban, 1992

Duncan leads Jock of Pennygowan to his record sale at Oban, 1992

Back to the '90s

The day Jock of Pennygowan made history at Oban

A curious cow peeks in to see what’s happening on Dee Duffus’ farm near Tomintoul

A curious cow peeks in to see what’s happening on Dee Duffus’ farm near Tomintoul

A curious visitor caught at just the right moment

Eilidh Kay shares a quiet moment with a lamb at Coomlees farm

Eilidh Kay shares a quiet moment with a lamb at Coomlees farm

a touching moment

A heartwarming connection between a young girl and her wooly friend

New bird flu cases have been confirmed in the North East, North West and North Yorkshire

New bird flu cases have been confirmed in the North East, North West and North Yorkshire

New bird flu cases confirmed in North East, North West and North Yorkshire

Sheep gathering in the Lakes

Sheep gathering in the Lakes

The Disappearing Sheep

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'People need to be told the truth about what is happening to our upland farms'

Celebrating after taking the top title in the West Region Talent Spot for 2025 was Mauchline YFC

Celebrating after taking the top title in the West Region Talent Spot for 2025 was Mauchline YFC

A Night to Remember

Young farmers light up the stage in a night of talent and competition

Arable fields spring into action

Arable fields spring into action

Arable fields spring into action

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Kelly Henaughen

Call for more robust land reform legislation to break up large estates

New funding aims to protect farmers from rural crime surge

UK bans Austrian livestock imports after foot-and-mouth outbreak

Cast sheep sell to a top of £420 in Carlisle whilst hoggs reach 547p per kg

Farmer owned Farm Stock Scotland Limited announces new managing director

First look at phase III of the National Johne's Management Plan

Business

Recently appointed Lindsays Rural – Land and Business directors, (L to R) Lyndsey White, Lewis Crofts and Eilidh Robertson.

Recently appointed Lindsays Rural – Land and Business directors, (L to R) Lyndsey White, Lewis Crofts and Eilidh Robertson.

Rural Law Experts

Three promoted into senior roles at Lindsays' Rural department

Best time of year beckons for farmers according to Dr Robert Graham

Best time of year beckons for farmers according to Dr Robert Graham

Spring’s Fresh Start

Sun shining on Graham's Family Dairy as spring arrives

Krone reports revenue drop (Getty Images)

Krone reports revenue drop (Getty Images)

Krone’s Next Move

Krone sees revenue decline but pushes forward with digitalisation

Jonny Williams steps up to lead Scotland’s largest livestock co-op

Jonny Williams steps up to lead Scotland’s largest livestock co-op

New Leadership Ahead

Farmer owned Farm Stock Scotland Limited announces new managing director

Aldi secures £320m deal to become the UK's largest retailer of British Wagyu steaks

Aldi secures £320m deal to become the UK's largest retailer of British Wagyu steaks

Aldi signs £320m deal with Yorkshire supplier to be UK’s Wagyu king

Rising prices amongst store cattle with lower numbers forward

Rising prices amongst store cattle with lower numbers forward

Prices continue to rise in store cattle with fewer numbers forward in the ring

Carlisle leads sheep prices at £420 for cast sheep and 547p per kg for prime hoggs

Carlisle leads sheep prices at £420 for cast sheep and 547p per kg for prime hoggs

Cast sheep sell to a top of £420 in Carlisle whilst hoggs reach 547p per kg

Heifer fetches top price at Thainstone

Heifer fetches top price at Thainstone

Young Farmer Abbie Brown’s prize heifer tops the market

Scott Donaldson and Robin Anderson

Scott Donaldson and Robin Anderson

Leadership Changes

H&H Group appoints a group director and new managing director

Cautious optimism from the pork industry with new opportunities in global trading

Cautious optimism from the pork industry with new opportunities in global trading

Trends and Prices

Trends and Prices

UK pig trade buoyed by strong demand, stable supply

The reserve champion British Blue heifer which sold to £4797 pictured with judge Ian Carlisle (left) with consigner Mark Statton (right)

The reserve champion British Blue heifer which sold to £4797 pictured with judge Ian Carlisle (left) with consigner Mark Statton (right)

C and D Auctions

Mark's British Blue heifer tops the Easter primestock trade at Longtown

Aberdeen Angus heifers from Messrs Hayward, Fell House, Hexham sold for £2280 per head

Aberdeen Angus heifers from Messrs Hayward, Fell House, Hexham sold for £2280 per head

C and D Auctions

Aberdeen Angus heifers lead Longtown's annual Kirkcambreck sale

Champion and sale leader from Fergus Forbes which sold for £2700

Champion and sale leader from Fergus Forbes which sold for £2700

Dingwall and Highland Marts

Fergus Forbes leads Young Farmers overwintered calf competition in Dingwall

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Opinion

Recent days have seen good lambing conditions - Getty

Recent days have seen good lambing conditions - Getty

Scottish Agriculture Awards

Nominations now open for standout stars in Scottish agriculture sector

Rural Reality Check

Is National Park opposition coming from the right place?

Thousands of passengers walk through Heathrow’s green gate without biosecurity checks

Thousands of passengers walk through Heathrow’s green gate without biosecurity checks

Lessons from the 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak have not been learned

Critics claim farm payment IT system could hinder future support plans

Critics claim farm payment IT system could hinder future support plans

Is IT failing us?

Questions raised on IT costs and future needs

Finlay Carson MSP

Finlay Carson MSP

Scotland Falling Behind

Scotland must not be left behind in gene editing warns Carson

Rachel Reeves faces growing challenges balancing growth and cuts in tough times

Rachel Reeves faces growing challenges balancing growth and cuts in tough times

Here, there, everywhere – all cards up in the air

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Borders farmer and consultant Graham Lofthouse discusses successful reseeding tips at Stirlingshire Monitor Farm meeting

Monitor Farm meeting grass reseeding tips help cut livestock costs

A stunning new addition to the Whim Park sheep collection

Herdplan allows the entire farm team to work together on health planning and conduct regular risk reviews.

App to enhance health risk management for cattle and sheep

Aldi secures £320m deal to become the UK's largest retailer of British Wagyu steaks

Aldi signs £320m deal with Yorkshire supplier to be UK’s Wagyu king

The minimum requirement to generate an ATV will be a 60-cow random screen

First look at phase III of the National Johne's Management Plan

Krone reports revenue drop (Getty Images)

Krone sees revenue decline but pushes forward with digitalisation