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NFU Scotland calls for action to protect farming in 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

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

News

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

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

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

Saturday could see heavy snow, bringing travel disruption

Saturday could see heavy snow, bringing travel disruption

Fresh weather alert as cold snap to end 'with heavy snowfall'

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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

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

Judge buys champion and reserve at Hawes Auction Marts' store cattle sale

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

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

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

Interesting tractor trends

Interesting tractor trends

Trends and Prices

Increased costs, reduced margins and political uncertainty hits tractor market

Fertiliser prices are rising on the back of increased demand for natural gas

Fertiliser prices are rising on the back of increased demand for natural gas

Trends and Prices

Cold spell in UK and Europe ignites fertiliser prices

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Farmers blast 'cruel' Labour tax raid as Jeremy Clarkson joins Westminster protest

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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

Neil Shand - Rural communities rally against a Budget that threatens farming

Neil Shand - Rural communities rally against a Budget that threatens farming

Budget Betrayal

Rural communities vow to hold Labour accountable for broken promises

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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

Interesting tractor trends

Trends and Prices

Increased costs, reduced margins and political uncertainty hits tractor market

A split hopper to accommodate seed and fertiliser application is a key feature on the new model

Streamline sowing and fertilising with Kuhn's innovative TF 2300C front tank

QMS brings a festive twist to their iconic campaign

Quality Meat Scotland

Make festive feasting great with Scotch Beef, Lamb & Pork – QMS Christmas campaign

A timeless view of Bennachie from her farm at Bethelnie

Two generations enjoy stunning view of Bennachie at Bethelnie

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

Hilltop wins North of Scotland Texel Flock Competition