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Farming
New housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu
New housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu
Bird keepers should review biosecurity and house birds as changes come into effect on Monday.
Seasonal pressure and operational challenges are continuing to impact the pig market
Seasonal pressure and operational challenges are continuing to impact the pig market
Tightly supplied markets have seen farm gate prices remain firm for both prime cattle and sheep despite labour shortages in processing.
Trailer law change suspended over safety concerns
Trailer law change suspended over safety concerns
Changes planned for Monday have been put on hold, leaving some drivers in limbo over testing which was stopped as of September 20.
Improved controls on the storage and application of slurry and digestate to come into effect
Improved controls on the storage and application of slurry and digestate to come into effect
Changes to reduce ammonia release will take effect from January 1.
Every vote counts as Tynet farm scoops national trophy in dramatic poll finish
Every vote counts as Tynet farm scoops national trophy in dramatic poll finish
A DRAMATIC finish to a national awards poll has seen a Buckie-area farm to propelled to glory.
SRUC announces new investment at Craibstone
SRUC announces new investment at Craibstone
Nearly £1 million is being invested in agricultural teaching facilities, in the north-east.
Judges revealed for 2021 Aberdeen Christmas Classic
Judges revealed for 2021 Aberdeen Christmas Classic
The two-day event attracts the very best of prime and pedigree stock from across Scotland.
Scottish Bird Flu case identified as highly pathogenic strain
Scottish Bird Flu case identified as highly pathogenic strain
Measures have been taken to limit the spread of the disease.
Avian influenza cases confirmed in Angus as Prevention Zone restrictions are activated across Great Britain
Avian influenza cases confirmed in Angus as Prevention Zone restrictions are activated across Great Britain
Three kilometre and 10 kilometre Temporary Control Zones have been set up around the infected premises to limit the risk of the disease.
Government announces nationwide bird flu Prevention Zone after multiple outbreaks
Government announces nationwide bird flu Prevention Zone after multiple outbreaks
BIRD keepers across the country are being encouraged to follow government advice if they spot symptoms of bird flu.