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Farming then ... and now

Agriculture has faced some draconian transformations in recent years, but go back further, and the industry has been completely metamorphosed, such that it is now virtually impossible for Scotland’s budding young stockmen and women to get a foothold on the livestock ladder and farm in their own right.

Youngster lands dream job with Blues

There are few incentives, if any, for youngsters to pursue a career in any sector of agriculture, but those who do, are driven by dedication, enthusiasm and sheer passion for their chosen profession.

Simple regime gives 200% lambing

A SIMPLE but effective feeding regime has helped William Brown achieve a 200% lambing ratio from his 550-ewe flock of Cheviot Mule and Scotch Mule ewes at Hilton of Culsh, New Deer.

Hardy Berrichons at Kirkton

Lambing is the best time of year for many sheep farmers, but how many would actually relish the thought of getting up every hour through the night or worse still, having to stay up all night in bitterly cold – freezing if not already frozen, sheds – to check ewes while the snow swirls and deepens further outside in this current bleak arctic spell of winter weather?

Investing in a pedigree future

WITH MILK prices currently way below the cost of production, finding another source of income is critical for many dairy farmers.

Promoting the tasty Galloway

SETTING UP any new business takes a huge amount of hard work and dedication, but when that new venture is a farm, having the guts to fork out the initial investment, coupled with the long hours that follow, require relentless enthusiasm and a great determination to succeed.