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Scottish farming trailblazers to take centre stage at inaugural Future Farming Expo in Aberdeen

07 October 2023
Scottish farming trailblazers to take centre stage at inaugural Future Farming Expo in Aberdeen

Scottish farming trailblazers to take centre stage at inaugural Future Farming Expo in Aberdeen

07 October 2023

The groundbreaking showcase of Scottish agricultural innovation includes an exclusive look at Scotland’s new agricultural reform policy.


Farming: Quality Meat Scotland announces levy rate rises

06 October 2023
Farming: Quality Meat Scotland announces levy rate rises

Farming: Quality Meat Scotland announces levy rate rises

06 October 2023

Proposals to increase levy rates have been announced by public body Quality Meat Scotland.


Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

05 October 2023
Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

05 October 2023

The number of invasive non-native species arriving in Scotland is increasing year on year leading to a new top 10 species warning list being created.


Met Office: Warning of heavy rain across the north-east and Moray

05 October 2023
Met Office: Warning of heavy rain across the north-east and Moray

Met Office: Warning of heavy rain across the north-east and Moray

05 October 2023

A yellow warning for heavy rain has been extended from midnight on Friday through to 6am on Sunday morning.


Farming: Society celebrates north-east agricultural excellence

02 October 2023
Farming: Society celebrates north-east agricultural excellence

Farming: Society celebrates north-east agricultural excellence

02 October 2023

The Royal Northern Agricultural Society awards are presented to stalwarts of the north-east farming community in recognition of their contributions.


Reminder: Off-peak all day rail fares set to be cheaper and simpler

01 October 2023
Reminder: Off-peak all day rail fares set to be cheaper and simpler

Reminder: Off-peak all day rail fares set to be cheaper and simpler

01 October 2023

It is hoped that the trial will encourage more people to use ScotRail services with cheaper fares during the peak periods.


North-east soil scientists help in the hunt for cause of deadly horse disease

30 September 2023
North-east soil scientists help in the hunt for cause of deadly horse disease

North-east soil scientists help in the hunt for cause of deadly horse disease

30 September 2023

Efforts to discover the mystery cause of a devastating horse disease called equine grass sickness have turned to soil science to find an answer.


Farming: New Agriculture Bill is essential for necessary powers - but how powers will be used is more critical says union

30 September 2023
Farming: New Agriculture Bill is essential for necessary powers - but how powers will be used is more critical says union

Farming: New Agriculture Bill is essential for necessary powers - but how powers will be used is more critical says union

30 September 2023

NFU Scotland says the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill is a key step forward but policy detail now needs urgent attention.


Farming: Scottish Government publishes landmark legislation to support sustainable farming

30 September 2023
Farming: Scottish Government publishes landmark legislation to support sustainable farming

Farming: Scottish Government publishes landmark legislation to support sustainable farming

30 September 2023

Support for farmers and crofters to produce food more sustainably, work with nature and reduce emissions is at the heart of new draft legislation.


Farming: Stop/Start harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

28 September 2023
Farming: Stop/Start harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

Farming: Stop/Start harvest sees a wide range in yields and quality

28 September 2023

Wet weather in recent weeks means that some areas, including parts of the north-east and the Borders, have still to complete their harvest.


Scottish Agritourism seeks new board members

26 September 2023
Scottish Agritourism seeks new board members

Scottish Agritourism seeks new board members

26 September 2023

Scottish Agritourism, the sector body for agritourism, is inviting applications from Scottish based business and industry professionals to its board.


Aberdeenshire grower discusses the pros and cons of producing Hemp locally in a new podcast

23 September 2023
Aberdeenshire grower discusses the pros and cons of producing Hemp locally in a new podcast

Aberdeenshire grower discusses the pros and cons of producing Hemp locally in a new podcast

23 September 2023

Anna Mitchell of Castleton Farm who grows hemp and sells hemp oil products from her farm shop speaks to Professor Vijay Kumar Thakur.


CAT excavator proves to be the most sought after at north-east machinery auction

23 September 2023
CAT excavator proves to be the most sought after at north-east machinery auction

CAT excavator proves to be the most sought after at north-east machinery auction

23 September 2023

A 2015 CAT 316EL tracked excavator fetched £20,000 at the monthly specialist sale at Thainstone.


Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023
Landward returns for a new series

Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023

Landward returns for its Autumn run covering the best stories from the Scottish countryside.


Could lamb become the meat of choice for Moray consumers?

17 September 2023
Could lamb become the meat of choice for Moray consumers?

Could lamb become the meat of choice for Moray consumers?

17 September 2023

Quality Meat Scotland latest reports shows retail lamb price inflation has slowed, helping boost sales against price increases for other meats.


Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

16 September 2023
Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

16 September 2023

The AgriScot Business Skills competition which assesses individuals’ awareness of agri-business issues is open for entries.


Police issue warning over basking shark disturbances off Moray and Aberdeenshire coasts

15 September 2023
Police issue warning over basking shark disturbances off Moray and Aberdeenshire coasts

Police issue warning over basking shark disturbances off Moray and Aberdeenshire coasts

15 September 2023

Reports have been made of some vessels, paddle boarders and kayakers getting close to these animals and potentially causing a disturbance to them.


Strike action on the cards as union rejects revised pay offer for school staff

14 September 2023
Strike action on the cards as union rejects revised pay offer for school staff

Strike action on the cards as union rejects revised pay offer for school staff

14 September 2023

A revised pay offer made to school staff just a fortnight before the next walkout has been rejected, leading to action in Aberdeenshire and Moray.


Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

14 September 2023
Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

14 September 2023

Farming Union NFU Scotland has joined calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping to boost Scottish sales.


Census publication reveals population growth in Moray

14 September 2023
Census publication reveals population growth in Moray

Census publication reveals population growth in Moray

14 September 2023

Overall population figures and the number of households have risen in Aberdeenshire, Moray and Aberdeen City new Census data reveals.


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