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In depth: Warning that drought in Highlands and eastern Scotland will only get worse

11 October 2023
In depth: Warning that drought in Highlands and eastern Scotland will only get worse

In depth: Warning that drought in Highlands and eastern Scotland will only get worse

11 October 2023

SEPA's interim head of functions, Nathan Critchlow-Watton discusses the increasing issue of drought at the Future Farming Expo


Innovation and invention showcased at the Future Farming Expo's inaugural Aberdeen event

11 October 2023
Innovation and invention showcased at the Future Farming Expo's inaugural Aberdeen event

Innovation and invention showcased at the Future Farming Expo's inaugural Aberdeen event

11 October 2023

Visitors from across the country made their way to Aberdeen on Tuesday for the first day of the new Future Farming Expo showcase.


Farming: Bale art offers a boost for agricultural mental health initiative

10 October 2023
Farming: Bale art offers a boost for agricultural mental health initiative

Farming: Bale art offers a boost for agricultural mental health initiative

10 October 2023

The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) seaonal fundraising campaign is underway with the first reveal of new Chirtsmas cards.


Harvesting resilience: New north-east farming expo equips agri community with support tools on World Mental Health Day

08 October 2023
Harvesting resilience: New north-east farming expo equips agri community with support tools on World Mental Health Day

Harvesting resilience: New north-east farming expo equips agri community with support tools on World Mental Health Day

08 October 2023

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day on October 10, RSABI and Farmstrong Scotland will give practical advice to build personal resilience.


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.


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