The Scottish Farmer offers a variety of advertising options to maximize your brand’s visibility. The print edition, renowned for its in-depth coverage and loyal readership, provides premium placement opportunities, ensuring your brand is seen by key decision-makers.
Additionally, our robust online presence, with over 150,000 monthly visitors, ensures your ads reach a broader audience. Active social media channels, including Facebook and X, further amplify your brand’s reach. Social media advertising can target specific segments within the agricultural community, increasing engagement and brand awareness.
Advertising in The Scottish Farmer aligns your brand with a trusted voice in the industry, enhancing your reputation and solidifying your position in the UK’s agricultural sector.
Below is a list of our upcoming features with a brief synopsis of what we will be covering (content subject to change).
SEPTEMBER 21ST ISSUE
SOIL MANAGEMENT AND FERTISLISER
• The Latest in Soil Testing Technologies
We’ll dive into cutting-edge technologies that help farmers monitor soil health and boost productivity. If you offer testing kits or diagnostic services, this is your chance to shine!
• Sustainable Fertiliser Practices
Highlighting the growing demand for eco-friendly fertiliser solutions, this section will offer insights into reducing environmental impact while improving yields. It’s an ideal spot to showcase your sustainable products.
• Maximising Soil Health for Long-Term Benefits
From improving soil structure to enhancing organic matter, this segment will provide farmers with practical tips on maintaining soil vitality. If you offer products or advice in this space, your expertise will be invaluable.
• Cost-Effective Fertiliser Strategies
We’ll cover innovative ways farmers can optimise their fertiliser use without breaking the bank. This is a great opportunity for businesses offering cost-saving solutions to connect with our readership.
>> If you are interested in advertising within this feature please contact Karen MacBeth on 0141 302 7758 or Carol Jeffrey on 0141 302 7754 or email farmer.sales@thescottishfarmer.co.uk
POTATO STORAGE AND HANDLING
• Innovations in Potato Handling Equipment
We’ll highlight the latest machinery and equipment that help growers move, process, and handle potatoes more efficiently. If your business provides handling technology or solutions, this is the perfect place to feature your innovations.
• Maximising Storage Solutions for Longer Shelf Life
From advanced storage units to best practices in temperature control, this section will focus on strategies that help extend the shelf life of potatoes. If your products or services improve storage conditions, this is a prime spot to connect with growers.
• Minimising Losses: Preventing Disease and Rot
We’ll provide guidance on how commercial growers can prevent common storage issues, like disease and rot. This is ideal for companies offering treatments, technologies, or advice to reduce losses during storage.
• Sustainable Practices in Potato Production and Storage
As sustainability becomes more important, we’ll explore eco-friendly practices in the handling and storage of potatoes. If your brand is focused on green solutions, this will be a great opportunity to showcase your efforts.
>> If you are interested in advertising within this feature please contact Karen MacBeth on 0141 302 7758 or Carol Jeffrey on 0141 302 7754 or email farmer.sales@thescottishfarmer.co.uk
INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Independent schools have a reputation for providing a safe and encouraging environment for children of all ages, providing timetables that are designed to balance academic studies with co-curricular activity including sport and music.
In our forthcoming special feature, we will focus on how these schools pride themselves on nurturing students within a safe, inspiring environment where they can learn, stretch their imagination, gain leadership and life skills, understand the benefits of teamwork, and boost their confidence.
Our feature will highlight the many other benefits of independent schools – from their smaller classroom sizes, commitment to fostering personal growth and providing an all-round education to their location, often in rural parts of the country where access to the great outdoors forms a key part of the overall experience.
We will feature individual schools and highlight their particular point of difference and strengths, be that STEM subjects, sport or music, for example, and outline the financial assistance options they have available.
>> If you would like to find out more and tell Scotland’s agricultural and rural community what is special about your school, please contact Nicola Riley on 0141 302 6139, email: nicola.riley@thescottishfarmer.co.uk or Carole Miller on 0141 302 6052, email: carole.miller@thescottishfarmer.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 28TH ISSUE
PEST / VERMIN CONTROL
• Effective Rodent Control for Livestock Farms
Vermin, especially rats and mice, can cause considerable damage to livestock feed, water supplies, and even the wellbeing of animals. This section will focus on the best methods for rodent control in livestock environments, making it the perfect place to feature your rodent management solutions.
• Protecting Farm Buildings from Vermin Damage
Farm structures, from barns to machinery sheds, are at constant risk from vermin infestations. We’ll explore practical tips and products that help protect property from damage. If your business offers physical barriers, traps, or other deterrents, this will be an ideal spot to showcase your offerings.
• Disease Prevention: Safeguarding Against Vermin-Transmitted Illnesses
Vermin are notorious for spreading diseases to livestock and humans alike. This section will highlight strategies and products designed to reduce the risk of disease transmission on farms. If your products help protect against disease, this is where you can demonstrate your value.
• Cost-Effective Solutions for Long-Term Vermin Control
Managing vermin can become a costly, ongoing challenge for farmers. We’ll offer advice on long-term, affordable solutions to vermin control. If you provide cost-efficient products or services with proven effectiveness, this feature will help you connect with budget-conscious farmers.
>> If you are interested in advertising within this feature please contact Karen MacBeth on 0141 302 7758 or Carol Jeffrey on 0141 302 7754 or email farmer.sales@thescottishfarmer.co.uk
PRECISION FARMING
• Optimising Crop Inputs with Variable Rate Technology (VRT)
We’ll dive into how precision farming tools are allowing farmers to optimise their use of fertilisers, seeds, and pesticides, saving costs and improving yields. This is the ideal space for your products or services that enhance efficiency in input management.
• Smart Irrigation and Water Management
Effective water usage is crucial in precision farming. We’ll explore how farmers are utilising smart irrigation systems and water management techniques to ensure crops get exactly what they need. If you offer water management solutions, this is your chance to shine.
• Precision Livestock Management
Precision farming isn’t just for crops—it’s revolutionising livestock farming too. We’ll cover how farmers are using technology to monitor animal health, optimise feeding, and improve overall herd management. If your business provides solutions for livestock monitoring or health management, this section is perfect for you.
• Sustainable Farming Through Precision Techniques
With the growing emphasis on sustainability, farmers are adopting precision techniques to reduce waste, minimise their environmental impact, and farm more efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your eco-friendly products or services that help farmers operate more sustainably.
>> If you are interested in advertising within this feature please contact Karen MacBeth on 0141 302 7758 or Carol Jeffrey on 0141 302 7754 or email farmer.sales@thescottishfarmer.co.uk
OCTOBER 5TH ISSUE
TRACTOR SPECIAL
The Evolution of Tractor Technology
Explore how tractors have evolved over the past decades, from simple mechanical models to advanced, AI-assisted machines. Include comparisons of old versus new models, highlighting key technological milestones.
The Future of Electric Tractors
A deep dive into electric and hybrid tractors, examining their potential impact on Scottish agriculture. Discuss the environmental benefits and whether they're a viable option for the future.
Customising Your Tractor: Innovations and Modifications
A guide to customising tractors with the latest tech and attachments, including GPS systems, precision agriculture tools, and comfort upgrades for long hours in the field.
Tractor Maintenance Tips to Extend Lifespan
A practical guide offering expert advice on daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance to ensure tractors run smoothly for years, reducing the need for costly repairs or replacements.
>> If you are interested in advertising within this feature please contact Karen MacBeth on 0141 302 7758 or Carol Jeffrey on 0141 302 7754 or email farmer.sales@thescottishfarmer.co.uk
STIRLING BULL SALES
As the premier event in the Scottish cattle calendar, the October Stirling Bull Sales bring together top breeders, buyers, and industry leaders from across the UK and beyond. This year, The Scottish Farmer is offering exclusive advertising opportunities in our dedicated Breed Features, where we’ll be highlighting the finest pedigree bulls on offer.
With extensive coverage of key breeds such as Aberdeen Angus, Limousin, Charolais, and Simmental, this is the perfect platform to showcase your products and services directly to Scotland’s top cattle farmers. Whether you’re promoting livestock nutrition, genetics, or farm machinery, our targeted readership ensures your message reaches the heart of the agricultural community at the right time.
Don’t miss out—place your ad in our Stirling Bull Sales special to drive your brand’s visibility during one of the most anticipated agricultural events of the year!
>> If you are interested in advertising within this feature please contact Karen MacBeth on 0141 302 7758 or Carol Jeffrey on 0141 302 7754 or email farmer.sales@thescottishfarmer.co.uk