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Grain storage issues, bluetongue tests, and new rural party stir Scotland’s farming sector this season. What’s next for growers?
Brian Ross of Coralhill appointed RNAS president for 2025-26, aiming to grow the Royal Northern Spring Show and strengthen farming traditions.
Plans for 258 4G masts in rural Scotland scaled back to 44, marking a major shift for connectivity and local communities.
Welsh farmer Huw Jones has made history by setting a new British solo shearing record, astonishingly shearing 663 ewes in just eight hours. Machynlleth in Mid Wales became the focus of national ...
Farm leaders urge ministers to protect UK agriculture from further losses amid critical US trade negotiations. The future depends on firm action.
Farm leaders urge ministers to protect UK agriculture from further losses amid critical US trade negotiations. The future depends on firm action.
In Lochearnhead, Gavin Mutch takes on the heat with expert sheep shearing, helping the flock shed winter coats just before summer arrives.
A standout Red and White Holstein heifer from Panda Holsteins fetches an impressive 15,000gns at the Pathway of Panda sale.
A standout Copdon heifer from the Donkin family fetches £3700 at Gisburn's first dairy sale of July, setting a high bar for the month.
Government plans could end farming in England’s uplands, risking food security and ignoring the vital role of hill farmers and provenance.
After wet weather hits south-west Scotland, farmers face crop growth and political uncertainty shaping their future. What’s the real cost ahead?
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