Rural Life
Investment in Scottish estates falls but prices remain high
The market for Scottish estates cooled slightly in 2022, but prices remain “significantly higher” than they were two years ago,...
Scotland
Agri-Business
Views sought on ending the sale of peat in Scotland
The Scottish government has opened a consultation on ending the sale of peat in an effort to protect peatlands and...
Environment
Farmers need to book soil testing now - SoilEssentials
SoilEssentials is urging farmers across Scotland to have their soils tested and analysed in the face of continuing high input...
Environment
Scotland: Grants up to £240k available for nature projects
The Scottish government has today (Friday, February 17) announced that grants of up to £240,000 will be offered to environmental...
Agri Politics
Sturgeon resignation comes during volatile time for farmers - NSA
The resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon comes during a volatile time for farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA)...
Agri-Business
NFUS pays tribute to resigning First Minister Sturgeon
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has paid tribute to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon following her resignation announcement earlier...
Agri Politics
Better industry engagement needed on Scottish ag policy - FAST
A taskforce representing 20 farming organisations is urging the Scottish government to engage with the industry to ensure a successful...
Other
Martin Kennedy re-elected NFU Scotland president
Martin Kennedy has been re-elected president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, after running unopposed. Kennedy, a tenant farmer...
Other
Scottish seals among mammals that tested positive for bird flu
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu), the strain most common to birds during this current outbreak, has been...
Agri-Business
Oxygen Conservation buys remainder of Langholm Moor
Oxygen Conservation has agreed a sale with Buccleuch to buy the remainder of Langholm Moor. The two parties have today...
Agri-Business
Rise in number of hill farms marketed in Scotland in 2022
Scotland saw a rise in the number of hill farms marketed during 2022, according to research from land and property...
Environment
Edinburgh city endorses global Plant Based Treaty
The City of Edinburgh Council has endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, a global initiative that aims to “halt the widespread...
Rural Life
Scotland introduces 2-dog limit for hunts in new bill
The Scottish government has introduced a new two-dog limit for all use of dogs in the course of hunting in...
Agri-Business
Origin Fertilisers expands with nutrition agronomist appointment
Origin Fertilisers, a national manufacturer and distributor of fertiliser, has added to its team of in-house nutrition agronomists with the...
Other
Agriconnect launches new Future Farming event for 2023
Agriconnect has announced the launch of a brand-new event for 2023 title Future Farming Expo Scotland. It will be held over...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Next AECS funding round opens end of January
The next funding round for the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) will open from the end of the month, Scottish rural...
Government
Scottish farmers concerned about future agricultural policy - survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has revealed the results of its farmers and crofters intentions survey, with participants...
Government
New 5-year biosecurity strategy for plant health published
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Forestry Commission and Scottish and Welsh governments have today (Monday, January...
