N.Ireland
‘Britain’s loneliest sheep’ rescued at the foot of Scottish cliffs after two years
Farmers from The Sheep Game group have rescued what they have dubbed “Britain’s loneliest sheep” from the foot of cliffs...
Scotland
Rural Life
New visa proposals would 'address rural depopulation' in an independent Scotland
The Scottish government has said new visa proposals would help address rural and island depopulation, and encourage rural migration in...
Rural Life
Scottish deputy first minister explores benefits of rural estates
Scotland’s deputy first minister, Shona Robison, visited an upland estate in the Angus Glens to explore the benefits for people,...
Beef
Scottish agri statistics show drop in cattle numbers by 3%
The latest 2023 agricultural figures released by the Scottish government have shown a decline of 3% in cattle numbers compared...
Beef
Vets develop method to treat limb disease in livestock
Farm specialists at a veterinary school in Scotland have developed a speedy, simplified method of surgery to treat bovine spastic...
Sheep
NSA Scotland field day to focus on flock health
The Scottish region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said Scotland’s sheep farmers will have the chance to maximise...
Rural Life
Study: Some wild birds develop immunity to avian flu
Some wild birds have developed immunity to the avian flu amid the ongoing H5N1 bird flu epidemic, according to new...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland autumn conference to focus on sustainable farming future
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its autumn conference will focus on securing a profitable and...
Arable
Scottish Ploughing Championships to be held in Ayrshire for the second time
This year’s Scottish Ploughing Championships will be held in Ayrshire for the second time ever in its 59-year history. The...
Government
Food and Drink Export Council to hold first ever meeting in Scotland
The UK government’s Food and Drink Export Council (FDEC) is set to hold its first ever meeting in Perth, Scotland,...
Rural Life
Police Scotland investigating 'full circumstances' of Heriot farm fire
Police Scotland has said it is carrying out enquiries to “establish the full circumstances” of a fire at a farm...
Rural Life
Scottish govt commits to rural housing with Rural and Islands Housing Plan
The Scottish government has announced a new Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan to support its commitment to deliver 110,000...
Government
'Key concern' over national parks is that farming will not be a priority - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its key concerns around the creation of any new national...
Arable
Harvest 2023: Scottish cereal production to reach 3 million tonnes
Scotland’s chief statistician has released first estimates of the 2023 Scottish harvest – revealing that the total cereal production is...
Rural Life
Video: Scottish farmers face 'unprecedented damage' after flooding
Extensive flooding over the weekend has caused significant damage to farmland in Scotland. President of the Scottish branch of the...
Agri-Business
11 Scottish rural businesses and partnerships win Helping it Happen Awards
11 rural businesses, community partnerships and individuals from across Scotland have won awards at the national Helping it Happen Awards....
Agri-Business
Electronic tagging could 'revolutionise' the livestock industry - IAAS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS) has said that high frequency electronic tagging could revolutionise the livestock industry. The...
Agri Politics
Scottish ag bill means the 'long wait for clarity' is over for livestock sector - NSA
The Scottish region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is glad that the Scottish livestock sector’s “long...
