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First Milk won’t let producer go

A SOUTH-West dairy farmer is in dispute with First Milk over his bid to leave the co-op and move to another buyer – he claims the dairy co-op is threatening him with legal action unless he sees out his 12 month contract.

Livestock decline slowing

SCOTTISH LIVESTOCK numbers continued to decline last year – but the rate has slowed down, raising hopes that the crisis may be stabilising.

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VIDEOVets for victory

A PIONEERING vet clinic in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province is proving a success with local families struggling to make a living out of the harsh and dangerous landscape.

Abominable snowballs

NO ORDINARY snowballs these, but examples of the rare phenomenon of snow rolled up by the wind...

Highland Show space clampdown

ROYAL HIGHLAND Show organisers have been forced to limit individual stall bookings for beef and dairy cattle in a bid to enable as many exhibitors as possible to show at the already hugely popular 2010 event – with around 5000 animals expected to be on display at the flagship agricultural show for Scotland.

YFC News

SAYFC competitions weekend

YOUNG FARMERS battled through the snow to ensure a successful two days of national competitions, in Inverness.

Bell Baxter are best at East YF Cabaret

A packed Perth Town Hall witnessed Bell Baxter’s team take the lead at last weekend’s East Region YF Cabaret contest.

Olympic theme for West Region YF conference

OLYMPIC GAMES was the theme of the recent West Region young farmers’ annual conference, this year held at the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel, Glenshee, with more than 60 delegates turning out, despite the snow and ice.