Farming's top stories

£1.8m Boost

The new funding will help to combat blight, aphids, and more in UK potato sector.

The potato industry is set for a £1.8m injection from residual potato levy reserves

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities of regenerative farming (image: Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, Roxburghshire)

Diversification

Roxburghshire Monitor Farm panel tackles the truth behind regenerative farming

Crofting reform aims to modernise and support sustainable practices Ref:RH290722087 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Crofting reform aims to modernise and support sustainable practices Ref:RH290722087 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Crofting Simplified

Crofting law consultation sees strong support for simplifying regulations

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity measures amid rising bird flu risk Ref:RH020224180 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity measures amid rising bird flu risk Ref:RH020224180 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect your flock

Livestock health

Urgent call for farmers to boost biosecurity as bird flu risk rises

Antibiotic use in livestock reaches a decade-low, with continued efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance Ref:RH130224015 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Antibiotic use in livestock reaches a decade-low, with continued efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance Ref:RH130224015 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Antibiotic use in UK livestock drops to lowest point in 10 years

NFU Scotland calls for action to protect farming in Scotland

NFU Scotland calls for action to protect farming in Scotland

Support Rural Scotland

Rally outside Holyrood on Nov 28 to push for rural economy budget

Scott Dey, Rural & Agri Affairs chair

Scott Dey, Rural & Agri Affairs chair

Insights from Scott Dey

SAYFC Rural and Agri Affairs chair, Scott Dey, talks on this years conference

Fresh snow in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Fresh snow in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Storm Bert brings weather warnings and travel disruption

Global Dairy Trade Index rose another 1.9%

Global Dairy Trade Index rose another 1.9%

Trends and Prices

Global Dairy Trade Index rises again but GB milk fall volume sales in decline

North of Scotland Texel Club flock competition winners pictured with the judge, Ben Wight

North of Scotland Texel Club flock competition winners pictured with the judge, Ben Wight

Top Texel Flock

Hilltop wins North of Scotland Texel Flock Competition

Rhysgog Sarah topped the sale at £10,200 for Kevin Evans

Rhysgog Sarah topped the sale at £10,200 for Kevin Evans

Kevin Evans tops Farmers Marts' Dolgellau online sheepdog sale with £10,200 high

Pupils at Edenside Primary school in Kelso from nursery through to P7 wore wellies to school to support farmers - credit Laura Weir

Pupils at Edenside Primary school in Kelso from nursery through to P7 wore wellies to school to support farmers - credit Laura Weir

Primay pupils show solidarity with farmers by wearing wellies to school

Christmas cheer will be hitting the streets of Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Doune earlier than normal this year with a charity tractor run in memory of Heather McDougall

Christmas cheer will be hitting the streets of Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane and Doune earlier than normal this year with a charity tractor run in memory of Heather McDougall

Festive Fundraiser

Christmas cheer in memory of Heather (McAllister) McDougall, on December 7

Keir Starmer has reinforced his governments decision to impliment inheritance tax changes amid growing pressure from the rural sector (Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire)

Keir Starmer has reinforced his governments decision to impliment inheritance tax changes amid growing pressure from the rural sector (Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire)

IHT Reforms Unveiled

The Prime Minister has reinforced the government's decision to change tax reliefs

The Nofence technology allows farmers to set virtual boundaries for their herds and track their livestock in real-time.

The Nofence technology allows farmers to set virtual boundaries for their herds and track their livestock in real-time.

Fence-free farming

Nofence virtual fencing streamlining herd management

The annual conference provides young farmers with a packed schedule of agricultural activities such as farm tours and industry talks.

The annual conference provides young farmers with a packed schedule of agricultural activities such as farm tours and industry talks.

SAYFC annual Agri and Rural Affairs Conference goes back to basics

John A Thomson - 100 years of history, farming, and family

John A Thomson - 100 years of history, farming, and family

An Unforgettable Legacy

John Alexander Thomson: auctioneer, historian and family man

Farmers from across the UK have gathered in central London for the highly anticipated London Farming Rally. This crucial event aims to spotlight the pressing challenges facing British agriculture.

Farmers from across the UK have gathered in central London for the highly anticipated London Farming Rally. This crucial event aims to spotlight the pressing challenges facing British agriculture.

The agricultural sector unites to rally against tax changes

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Storm Bert will bring a spell of heavy snow, leading to some disruption on Saturday

Amber snow warning issued for parts of Scotland ahead of Storm Bert

News

Protests have been happening all over the country RH191124055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Protests have been happening all over the country RH191124055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Farmers Take Stand

Northern Ireland

Northern Irish farmers come out in force at budget protests

Joy , one of our Valais Blacknose ewes, enjoying the snow on the Black Isle

Joy , one of our Valais Blacknose ewes, enjoying the snow on the Black Isle

Snowy Snapshots

Storm Bert's snowy spectacle: winter farm scenes

Can ancient wheat reduce fertiliser costs?

Can ancient wheat reduce fertiliser costs?

Fertility Shift

CBAM tax leaves farmers feeling spread too thin

New seed store full to the rafters with high quality seed for our own CPG.crops 2025 and also for our growing contract grower group

New seed store full to the rafters with high quality seed for our own CPG.crops 2025 and also for our growing contract grower group

Farming Resilience

Rewilding debate divides Australian farming and conservation goals

Perthshire farmers make progress with ploughing and soil health activities

Perthshire farmers make progress with ploughing and soil health activities

Frost Brings Hope

Scottish farmers enjoy favourable conditions for ploughing and spraying

Slurry Fine: £6K

Farmer ordered to pay more than £6,000 after slurry pollutes stream

Spreading Crushed Basalt Rock

Spreading Crushed Basalt Rock

Free Farm Trial

Trial finds applying basalt rock dust can boost crop yield

Kimberly, 12, and Pippa, 13, say they were were sent home from Sir James Smith's School in Camelford for wearing welly boots as part of a farming protest.

Kimberly, 12, and Pippa, 13, say they were were sent home from Sir James Smith's School in Camelford for wearing welly boots as part of a farming protest.

Welly Protest Row

Mum’s anger as school suspends welly girls after show of support for farmers

Save the Curlew

Farmers join curlew project to give rare birds a fighting chance

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Cammy Wilson explains Labour budget’s blow to Scottish farming

Kelly Henaughen

Northern Irish farmers come out in force at budget protests

Genomics benefits beef and dairy cattle farmers and the industry

Store sheep and cattle continue to sell at improved rates through Scottish marts

Ruby Stewart follows family legacy as fourth in her family to join Strathmore JAC

Lamb averages of 290-310p per live kg with UA Stirling seeing the highest numbers

The potato industry is set for a £1.8m injection from residual potato levy reserves

Business

Store cattle met an increased demand at Thainstone

Store cattle met an increased demand at Thainstone

Prices on the rise

Store sheep and cattle continue to sell at improved rates through Scottish marts

United Auctions Stirling saw over 8000 lambs forward this week

United Auctions Stirling saw over 8000 lambs forward this week

Top Lamb Prices

Lamb averages of 290-310p per live kg with UA Stirling seeing the highest numbers

Sale leader at 10,000gns from Andrew Wilson, Shannagh

Sale leader at 10,000gns from Andrew Wilson, Shannagh

five top prices

Shannagh Suffolk makes a 10,000gns Big Bang at Balmoral Park Export sale

Are you using fallen stock to its full potential?

Are you using fallen stock to its full potential?

Boost herd health

Postmortem examinations and how livestock farmers can learn and benefit from them

This ewe lamb from Ben Stayt, Windrush, topped the sale at 2200gns Photo: Isla Campbell

This ewe lamb from Ben Stayt, Windrush, topped the sale at 2200gns Photo: Isla Campbell

Statesman Magical sells for 2200gns top price at Carlisle Zwartbles sale

Global Dairy Trade Index rose another 1.9%

Global Dairy Trade Index rose another 1.9%

Trends and Prices

Global Dairy Trade Index rises again but GB milk fall volume sales in decline

Rhysgog Sarah topped the sale at £10,200 for Kevin Evans

Rhysgog Sarah topped the sale at £10,200 for Kevin Evans

Kevin Evans tops Farmers Marts' Dolgellau online sheepdog sale with £10,200 high

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Opinion

Looks like the kids will be getting bumper presents this year

Looks like the kids will be getting bumper presents this year

Farming frustration

Shifting coos makes the air turn blue

Could inheritance tax spark tragic decisions?

Could inheritance tax spark tragic decisions?

Tax or Tragedy?

We must persuade the chancellor to change

Farmers protest against unfair inheritance tax changes, demanding fairer policies

Farmers protest against unfair inheritance tax changes, demanding fairer policies

Farmers Fight Back

Farm protests brought change in Europe – so can they deliver here?

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