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Inheritance Tax

New farmer protests planned for cities across the UK

Retirement displenishing sale of plant, machinery and tools on behalf of Glendinning groundworks

Retirement displenishing sale of plant, machinery and tools on behalf of Glendinning groundworks

Glendinning retirement sale attracts all with a top price of £45,500 achieved

(L to R) Andrew Currie, franchise manager Renault, Arnold Clark; Aidan Chesters, Scenic product manager, Renault UK; Alisdair Suttie, ASMW President (image: Stuart Vance)

(L to R) Andrew Currie, franchise manager Renault, Arnold Clark; Aidan Chesters, Scenic product manager, Renault UK; Alisdair Suttie, ASMW President (image: Stuart Vance)

EVs Reign Again

All-electric Renault Scenic E-Tech crowned Scottish Car of the Year at SCOTY 2024

L to R: Owen Buttle, national sales manager, Merlo UK; Tom Jobling, machinery director; Ian Gate, machinery consultant; Dale Shaw, dealer principle, Carr's Billington; Shaun Groom, general manager; Euan Thomson, regional sales manager, Merlo UK

L to R: Owen Buttle, national sales manager, Merlo UK; Tom Jobling, machinery director; Ian Gate, machinery consultant; Dale Shaw, dealer principle, Carr's Billington; Shaun Groom, general manager; Euan Thomson, regional sales manager, Merlo UK

New Merlo Dealer

Merlo expands dealer network with Carr's Billington partnership

Melvin Stuart and family, Birness topped the sale with a ewe lamb at 14,000gns

Melvin Stuart and family, Birness topped the sale with a ewe lamb at 14,000gns

Dark Diamonds sale at Carlisle shines to 14,000gns for the Stuarts of Birness

NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker

NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker

National Sheep Association (NSA)

Farmers stunned as Government halts vital farming grants scheme

Kevin Evans' Tilly topped the sale at £14,800 selling to Ayrshire

Kevin Evans' Tilly topped the sale at £14,800 selling to Ayrshire

Top Sheepdog Sale

Scottish handlers made their mark at Skipton's online sale of working sheepdogs

Denmark are making changes

Denmark are making changes

World-First Tax

Danish farmers set to pay tax on carbon emissions as part of green agreement

29% of sheep slaughtered without stunning

29% of sheep slaughtered without stunning

Livestock health

New FSA survey reveals shocking slaughterhouse statistics

Potatoes in Practice 2017

Potatoes in Practice 2017

Potato Innovations

Safeguarding the future of Scotland’s potato industry at 26th SACAPP Conference

Farmers are urged to act quickly on signs of COPD for early diagnosis Ref:RH210923065 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers are urged to act quickly on signs of COPD for early diagnosis Ref:RH210923065 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers urged to act quickly on COPD signs for early diagnosis and treatment

Vice-chair, policy, Scottish Land & Estates, Patrick Colquhoun

Vice-chair, policy, Scottish Land & Estates, Patrick Colquhoun

Rural Reset Now

The Political Field

Rural businesses urge governments to 'reset' relationship

Limited-time discount on Royal Highland Show tickets – don’t miss out

Limited-time discount on Royal Highland Show tickets – don’t miss out

Book Now & Save

Royal Highland Show

Highland Show supports farmers with discounted Flexi Tickets

Kenny and Gabby Logan outside the Virgin Hotel in the My Name'5 Doddie tractor

Kenny and Gabby Logan outside the Virgin Hotel in the My Name'5 Doddie tractor

Tractor Surprise

Gabby Logan ‘speechless’ as Kenny takes her on Doddie Weir JCB in Edinburgh

The conference was held on Wednesday, November 27

The conference was held on Wednesday, November 27

Future of Farming

Sell-out Farming for Future conference in Cumnock hailed a 'huge success'

Farmers protest inheritance tax changes with over 100 tractors in Dover Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers protest inheritance tax changes with over 100 tractors in Dover Ref:RH280723030 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers Fight Back

Inheritance Tax

Over 100 tractors join go-slow in Dover to oppose inheritance tax change

Robotics transforming soil health and farming efficiency in Cornwall Ref:RH240124085 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Robotics transforming soil health and farming efficiency in Cornwall Ref:RH240124085 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Revolutionary farming

Diversification

Innovative tech helps Cornish farmers boost soil health and fight flooding

David (centre) and Heather Pritchard were presented the prestigious Blamire Trust award by Michael Cowen, chairman of the Blamire Trust, at a special gathering of invited guests at the North West Auctions

David (centre) and Heather Pritchard were presented the prestigious Blamire Trust award by Michael Cowen, chairman of the Blamire Trust, at a special gathering of invited guests at the North West Auctions

David and Heather Pritchard have been awarded the prestigious Blamire Award

(L-R) Kate Rowell, chair QMS; Alan Hutcheon, president IAAS; Mairi Gougeon, rural affairs secretary; Jim Fairlie, minister for agriculture and connectivity; George Purves, MD United Auctions

(L-R) Kate Rowell, chair QMS; Alan Hutcheon, president IAAS; Mairi Gougeon, rural affairs secretary; Jim Fairlie, minister for agriculture and connectivity; George Purves, MD United Auctions

Choose Scotch Lamb

Quality Meat Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland goes all out to make Scotch Lamb synonymous with national day

News

First place team, Halkirk A (L to R) Gus Forbes, judge; Lyndsey Dunnet; Erin Mcguire; Paul Wilson, judge

First place team, Halkirk A (L to R) Gus Forbes, judge; Lyndsey Dunnet; Erin Mcguire; Paul Wilson, judge

Halkirk YFC triumph at Highland 'Ready Steady Country Cooks' elimination

Winning team, Harray Purple, (L to R) Beth Fisher, Hannah Thompson, alongside Elsa McIntosh whom also won Best Overall Speaker

Winning team, Harray Purple, (L to R) Beth Fisher, Hannah Thompson, alongside Elsa McIntosh whom also won Best Overall Speaker

Top Speech Talent

SAYFC National Junior Speechmaking and Quiz final showcase talent at Ingliston

Mr and Mrs Blackie, captured by Richard Garriock in Shetland

Mr and Mrs Blackie, captured by Richard Garriock in Shetland

A stunning portrait of Mr and Mrs Blackie in Shetland

Scots have been warned not to travel

Scots have been warned not to travel

Weather warnings in place as temperatures drop below freezing across Scotland

The iconic Highland coo

The iconic Highland coo

Cultural attractions

Coos up close: How Highland Cattle are helping promote Scotland round the world

New MP Henry Tufnell at Westminster. Picture: Henry Tufnell.

New MP Henry Tufnell at Westminster. Picture: Henry Tufnell.

Insider Secrets?

Pembrokeshire MP denies claims he tipped off family to avoid farm tax changes

The blaze destroyed the combine harvester at a farm near Ross-on-Wye

The blaze destroyed the combine harvester at a farm near Ross-on-Wye

Farmer speaks out after CLAAS combine harvester fire

Hybu Cig Cymru chair Cath Smith. Image: HCC

Hybu Cig Cymru chair Cath Smith. Image: HCC

Protect the Flock

Red meat concern over Wales' falling sheep flocks

Adam Day, managing director, The Farmer Network

Adam Day, managing director, The Farmer Network

Online Sessions

Farmer Network to hold online meetings on inheritance tax and succession planning

The Scottish Farmer Team

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CAAV report finds farm tax changes affect 75,000, not 500, as government claims

Kelly Henaughen

New farmer protests planned for cities across the UK

Dark Diamonds sale at Carlisle shines to 14,000gns for the Stuarts of Birness

Glendinning retirement sale attracts all with a top price of £45,500 achieved

SAYFC National Junior Speechmaking and Quiz final showcase talent at Ingliston

Danish farmers set to pay tax on carbon emissions as part of green agreement

A new guide has highlighted the 33 best tree and shrub species to plant on farmland

Business

Melvin Stuart and family, Birness topped the sale with a ewe lamb at 14,000gns

Melvin Stuart and family, Birness topped the sale with a ewe lamb at 14,000gns

Dark Diamonds sale at Carlisle shines to 14,000gns for the Stuarts of Birness

Retirement displenishing sale of plant, machinery and tools on behalf of Glendinning groundworks

Retirement displenishing sale of plant, machinery and tools on behalf of Glendinning groundworks

Glendinning retirement sale attracts all with a top price of £45,500 achieved

Kevin Evans' Tilly topped the sale at £14,800 selling to Ayrshire

Kevin Evans' Tilly topped the sale at £14,800 selling to Ayrshire

Top Sheepdog Sale

Scottish handlers made their mark at Skipton's online sale of working sheepdogs

Topping the sale at 5200gns was a ewe lamb from the Stuart's Birness flock Ref: RH251124041 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Topping the sale at 5200gns was a ewe lamb from the Stuart's Birness flock Ref: RH251124041 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Birness Suffolks top multi-breed show and sale of pedigree sheep at Thainstone

Beef Prices Soar

Trends and Prices

Cattle prices soar to 550p/dwkg as cow and store cattle numbers fall further

AHDB reveal Halal meat accounts for 30% of lamb sales

AHDB reveal Halal meat accounts for 30% of lamb sales

Trends and Prices

AHDB reveal Halal meat accounts for 30% of lamb sales

Supreme champion was the Charolais cross heifer, Shaboozey from the Callaghan family from Kilkeel, which sold for £18,000. Pictured from left to right are Alise and Arthur Callaghan and Arthur Callaghan snr

Supreme champion was the Charolais cross heifer, Shaboozey from the Callaghan family from Kilkeel, which sold for £18,000. Pictured from left to right are Alise and Arthur Callaghan and Arthur Callaghan snr

Prices Hit £19,000

Prices reach £19,000 at the Royal Ulster show and sale

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Opinion

Farmers rally to highlight the link between food and health

Farmers rally to highlight the link between food and health

Food as Medicine

Can farming fix the black hole of ill health

Debate rages over how many farms Labour’s inheritance tax changes will hit. Are rural families facing a bigger burden than expected?

Debate rages over how many farms Labour’s inheritance tax changes will hit. Are rural families facing a bigger burden than expected?

Farm Tax Debate

Inheritance Tax

The debate over how many farmers Labour's budget impacts rages on

EU, Trump, and China clash over tariffs and agriculture’s future

EU, Trump, and China clash over tariffs and agriculture’s future

Tariffs & Trade Wars

The threat to farming and food from tariffs intensifies

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