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Protect your flock

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

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

Livestock health

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

Interesting tractor trends

Interesting tractor trends

Trends and Prices

Increased costs, reduced margins and political uncertainty hits tractor market

The rally in Church House in London

The rally in Church House in London

Betrayal Exposed

NFU call out Labour Government for ripping the heart out of Britain’s family farms

Michael and Judith Tarver

Michael and Judith Tarver

Farmers at London rally voice concerns for their industry's future

News

Scots have been warned not to travel

Scots have been warned not to travel

Police Scotland

'Do not travel' warning sent as Storm Bert continues to cause travel disruption

Frosty the duck spotted at Glasgow Fort

Frosty the duck spotted at Glasgow Fort

Duck wearing shoes spotted being walked around Glasgow on lead

CCTV image of a man police would like to talk to

CCTV image of a man police would like to talk to

Police appeal after sheep are stolen from Bentham Auction Mart

Cammy Wilson discusses farming challenges on Scotland Tonight

Cammy Wilson discusses farming challenges on Scotland Tonight

Cammy Wilson explains Labour budget’s blow to Scottish farming

Open common land is an important source of grazing for Welsh sheep flocks.

Open common land is an important source of grazing for Welsh sheep flocks.

Sheep grazier faces £12,000 costs bill over dropped case

A car struggles through snow in Aberdeenshire

A car struggles through snow in Aberdeenshire

Weather warnings in place as Scottish area plunges to six below zero

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Perth for the annual Scottish Agritourism Conference (image: Craig Stephen)

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Perth for the annual Scottish Agritourism Conference (image: Craig Stephen)

Agritourism Growth

Scottish agritourism conference highlights sector growth, goals and challenges

H&H Group chief executive, Richard Rankin

H&H Group chief executive, Richard Rankin

H&H Group results demonstrate strong core business performance

Mackie's landed products in an additional 1,000 UK stores this year, including Tesco

Mackie's landed products in an additional 1,000 UK stores this year, including Tesco

increase in Market

Coolest summer in nine years fails to chill growth at Mackie's

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Cammy Wilson explains Labour budget’s blow to Scottish farming

Kelly Henaughen

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

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

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

Abbotsrule Stud's Shetland ponies, from island survivors to showring champions

Dairy heifers sell to £2900 at Skipton's Craven Dairy Auction

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

Business

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

Prime lamb values are at record levels for the time of year

Prime lamb values are at record levels for the time of year

Trends and Prices

Prime lambs hit record levels for November as demand increases for Christmas

Antibiotic use for livestock drops. Ref:RH290721077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Antibiotic use for livestock drops. Ref:RH290721077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Historic Decline

Trends and Prices

Antibiotic sales for livestock down 59% in 10 years

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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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The journey of the Farmers Choir

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A timeless view of Bennachie from her farm at Bethelnie

Two generations enjoy stunning view of Bennachie at Bethelnie

Strathmore JAC club chairman Paul Thomson

Strathmore JAC chairman shares how the club keeps thriving in changing times