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New Asda Era

TDR Capital takes the reins as Asda enters new ownership

Asda Takeover Complete as Billionaire Zuber Issa Sells Shares

The event was held in Parliament

The event was held in Parliament

Inspiring future

Eagle 'delighted' to host agritourism event in Parliament

Keith Muir, associate director at Davidson & Robertson, is calling for more diversified tree planting in Scotland.

Keith Muir, associate director at Davidson & Robertson, is calling for more diversified tree planting in Scotland.

Time to Diversify?

Diversification

Species diversity key in climate fight as Finland's carbon push slows

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has voiced the concerns of British farmers to Defra and the treasury.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has voiced the concerns of British farmers to Defra and the treasury.

Taxing Our Farms

NFU raises concerns over inheritance tax’s effect on farms

Conservation groups raise concerns over funding gaps after budget.

Conservation groups raise concerns over funding gaps after budget.

Funding imbalance

The Political Field

Funding gap worries conservationists as budget freezes agri spend

Double-cab pickups will be classed as cars for tax purposes from April 2025.

Double-cab pickups will be classed as cars for tax purposes from April 2025.

Higher taxes for double-cab pickups as status changes again

Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the governments proposed changes to inheritance taxes.

Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the governments proposed changes to inheritance taxes.

Rachel Reeves doubles down on claims family farms will go unharmed by tax change

A case has been reported in pigs

A case has been reported in pigs

First bird flu case detected in a pig in the United States

Farmers in Scotland share their thoughts on wellbeing and resilience in a new study

Farmers in Scotland share their thoughts on wellbeing and resilience in a new study

Farmstrong Scotland

New survey seeking up to date picture of wellbeing in the agricultural industry

Mairi Gougeon has confirmed the consultations for the Galloway National Park will be extended by two weeks

Mairi Gougeon has confirmed the consultations for the Galloway National Park will be extended by two weeks

Consultations for Galloway National Park proposal have been extended

2024 see's better profitability margins in the pork industry despite the dry conditions causing higher production costs

2024 see's better profitability margins in the pork industry despite the dry conditions causing higher production costs

Herd Rebuilding Woes

Disease and high feed costs slow down the rebuilding of the global pig herd

The European Commission found no guarantee that Brazilian beef exported to Europe would be hormone free

The European Commission found no guarantee that Brazilian beef exported to Europe would be hormone free

Risky beef trade

New report finds Brazilian beef exported to EU may not be hormone-free

According to DAERA high production costs is one of the main factors in the 44% drop in farming income

According to DAERA high production costs is one of the main factors in the 44% drop in farming income

50% income drop

Northern Irish farming income down by almost 50% in the space of 12 months

The NFU have warned that costs incurred by the new budget could lead to food prices rising

The NFU have warned that costs incurred by the new budget could lead to food prices rising

Rising food costs

Will the autumn budget push food prices even higher?

Police from five forces team up to tackle rural crime across south west England Ref:RH090921077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Police from five forces team up to tackle rural crime across south west England Ref:RH090921077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Rural crime alert

Police forces in south west England unite to combat rising rural crime

John Dalley and Stuart McCallum

John Dalley and Stuart McCallum

New Board Directors

Two non-executive directors join board of Scotland Food & Drink on October 30

Farmers are urged to monitor coughing cattle closely to prevent lungworm fatalities this season

Farmers are urged to monitor coughing cattle closely to prevent lungworm fatalities this season

Livestock health

AHDB warns mild, rainy season makes lungworm control a priority for UK farmers

Dr Karolina Trdlicova, citizen science coordinator on the ECHO project at The Hutton

Dr Karolina Trdlicova, citizen science coordinator on the ECHO project at The Hutton

Hutton hunts for soil ambassadors across Scotland to help dig deep

The UK has announced an international initiative at COP16 to protect and restore nature, aiming to safeguard 30% of land by 2030 Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The UK has announced an international initiative at COP16 to protect and restore nature, aiming to safeguard 30% of land by 2030 Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect Our Planet

UK heads 30by30 nature push at COP16

News

An aerial view of a tractor ploughing a fertile agricultural field with a flock of seagulls and birds scavenging for food in the soil, stock image.

An aerial view of a tractor ploughing a fertile agricultural field with a flock of seagulls and birds scavenging for food in the soil, stock image.

Farm inheritance tax ‘pretty fair’, says Treasury minister amid backlash

The partnership is new

The partnership is new

Sustainable Dairy

Tesco partners with milk suppliers to transform dairy sustainability

Jeremy Clarkson announces Clarkson’s Farm Season 5

Jeremy Clarkson announces Clarkson’s Farm Season 5

Season 5 confirmed!

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson reveals future of Clarkson’s Farm in explosive announcement

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire (file image)

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire (file image)

Bird flu outbreak

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire

Fire at Margrove Park on November 1 that caused the loss of livestock, tractor and lots of farm equipment

Fire at Margrove Park on November 1 that caused the loss of livestock, tractor and lots of farm equipment

Help rebuild hope

Appeal to raise funds for farm devastated by fire far exceeds target

Huw Irranca-Davies

Huw Irranca-Davies

Egg Rule Change

Free-range egg labelling rules set to change in Wales

Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed that Clarkson’s Farm will return with a fifth season.

Jeremy Clarkson has confirmed that Clarkson’s Farm will return with a fifth season.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson uses fireworks to confirm Clarkson’s Farm season five

Police enquiries have been ongoing

Police enquiries have been ongoing

Dead Golden Eagle Found

Police Scotland

Probe after golden eagle found in plastic bag with body parts removed

Ever wonder what Kaleb really thinks of Clarkson?

Ever wonder what Kaleb really thinks of Clarkson?

Farming Saved Me

Clarkson's Farm

Kaleb Cooper: Jeremy Clarkson is my best mate – but he’s still a trainee farmer

The Scottish Farmer Team

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A night to remember celebrating Scottish farming

Kelly Henaughen

Asda Takeover Complete as Billionaire Zuber Issa Sells Shares

Scottish Breeders Shine at HDSBA AGM and Flock Awards

Limousin heifers take top awards at Darlington store cattle sale

Police forces in south west England unite to combat rising rural crime

Disease and high feed costs slow down the rebuilding of the global pig herd

Species diversity key in climate fight as Finland's carbon push slows

Business

TDR Capital takes the reins as Asda enters new ownership

TDR Capital takes the reins as Asda enters new ownership

Asda Takeover Complete as Billionaire Zuber Issa Sells Shares

Elena Whitham MSP pledging her support for Scotland’s food and agriculture sector at an event in Parliament earlier this year

Elena Whitham MSP pledging her support for Scotland’s food and agriculture sector at an event in Parliament earlier this year

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MSP dismayed at budget which will 'decimate' Ayrshire farming communities

Matthew Milne from Elgin Charolais Ref:RH110424019 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Matthew Milne from Elgin Charolais Ref:RH110424019 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Matthew Milne, Kennieshillock shares his autumn month

Store cattle remain strong

Store cattle remain strong

Breeding cattle soar to £6500 at United Auctions' Stirling centre

Champion was this British Blue cross steer which made £1680 for A Roskell and Ptnrs Laverhay

Champion was this British Blue cross steer which made £1680 for A Roskell and Ptnrs Laverhay

British Blue cross bullock from Laverhay tops Longtown at £1680

Luing heifers met a disappointing trade with most averages down on the year

Luing heifers met a disappointing trade with most averages down on the year

Trade Disappoints

Woodend Sim Luing leads United Auctions, Stirling, breeding cattle sale

Limousin heifer from G Dent, The Bungalow, secured the championship

Limousin heifer from G Dent, The Bungalow, secured the championship

Limousin heifers take top awards at Darlington store cattle sale

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Opinion

Questions are being asked

Questions are being asked

Farmers vs. Lab Meat

We’re not changing fast enough to reduce livestock farming's environmental impact

How will the Labour budget affect family farms?

How will the Labour budget affect family farms?

Treasury move removes safeguards on Scotland’s agricultural budget

New vision for future farming

New vision for future farming

A positive vision for agriculture – but not here

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Farmers are urged to monitor coughing cattle closely to prevent lungworm fatalities this season

AHDB warns mild, rainy season makes lungworm control a priority for UK farmers

A Massey-Ferguson 135 pictured at last year's show

Organisers rev up for annual show of vintage and classic tractors

Farmers are grappling with the effects of heavy rainfall on crop yields as winter approaches.

Heavy rains and climate change impact UK crop yields

Bryce Cunningham and Danny Campbell

Mossgiel seeks kindness as crowdfunder gains traction against big dairy

Hank the working dog meets a curious sheep near Cornhill

Perfectly timed: dog and sheep share a moment

Roy and Jane McFarlane and daughter Lorna Rennie of the Lecropt flock, Bridge of Allan, won the Scottish flock competition and the reserve overall pictured with the judge Adrian Rundle (far right) and Charles Hurst, HDSBA president (far left)

Scottish Breeders Shine at HDSBA AGM and Flock Awards