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Degree power

Recent SRUC graduate – and now SRUC laboratory scientist – Amy McLuckie marks the institution gaining Taught Degree Awarding Powers (TDAP) at SRUC's Oatridge Campus in West Lothian. (image: SRUC)

SRUC granted degree-awarding powers in historic move

Philip Tickner of Upper Lanham Farm, Old Alresford

Philip Tickner of Upper Lanham Farm, Old Alresford

Farmer acquitted of manslaughter as expert testimony forces trial collapse

Valtra T144 tractor makes £41,000

Valtra T144 tractor makes £41,000

Lawrie and Symington’s October online machinery sale reaches £41,000

The event is set to take place at Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, on October 30 Ref:RH280723032 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The event is set to take place at Cowbog Farm, Morebattle, on October 30 Ref:RH280723032 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Growth insights

Diversification

Farmers invited to Roxburgh Monitor Farm to explore 'Maximum Sustainable Output'

The Scottish Ploughing Championship is due to take place on October 25 and 26.

The Scottish Ploughing Championship is due to take place on October 25 and 26.

Ploughing passion

Scottish Ploughing Championships marks 60 years with vintage and modern highlights

This ram lamb from Frank Johnstone, Ashes, topped the sale at £12,000

This ram lamb from Frank Johnstone, Ashes, topped the sale at £12,000

Bluefaced Leicester traditionals sell to £12,000 and £9000 for the Ashes flock

Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 set a new breed record at 18,000gns for Michael and James Ludgate, Scotsgrove, Thame, Oxon

Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 set a new breed record at 18,000gns for Michael and James Ludgate, Scotsgrove, Thame, Oxon

New Hereford breed record created at 18,000gns for Rempstone 1 Alpha N688

The champion from Duncan Semple, Dippen, realised £2800

The champion from Duncan Semple, Dippen, realised £2800

Calves at Stirling reach £2800 for Duncan Semple, Dippen

The pre-sale champion from Marian and William Porter, Skelgate, created a new centre record of £32,000

The pre-sale champion from Marian and William Porter, Skelgate, created a new centre record of £32,000

NEW centre record

Marian and William Porter sell their Bluefaced Leicester ram for £32,000

The Scottish Smallholder Festival is set to hold their 13th event

The Scottish Smallholder Festival is set to hold their 13th event

Celebrate smallholders

Scottish Smallholder Festival returns with livestock, demos, and sustainable living

Former First Minister Alex Salmond at NFU Scotland's centenary dinner in 2013

Former First Minister Alex Salmond at NFU Scotland's centenary dinner in 2013

Agricultural leader

The Political Field

Tributes pour in as farming world remembers Alex Salmond

Grahams Family Dairy has recently bolstered its sales with an expanding portfolio of products

Grahams Family Dairy has recently bolstered its sales with an expanding portfolio of products

Graham's Family Dairy sees sales growth in traditional and high-protein lines

From left: Elliot Bowman, Mid Cragabus, judge Richard Hartley and Jordie Rountree

From left: Elliot Bowman, Mid Cragabus, judge Richard Hartley and Jordie Rountree

Reserve takes all

Jack McDonald's BFL shearling stars on Islay

Suckled calves show judge Jack Kitching with the Fawcetts' £1560 top price yearling heifer

Suckled calves show judge Jack Kitching with the Fawcetts' £1560 top price yearling heifer

Cattle in demand

Skipton breeding cattle soar to 2500gns for David Preston of the Sannat herd

Balfour Baillie sells top two calves at £4000 and 6200 for the champion and reserve respectively

Balfour Baillie sells top two calves at £4000 and 6200 for the champion and reserve respectively

top two calves sale

Limousin crosses from Balfour Baillie lead at Thainstone calf sale

McDonalds is suing major beef producers in US price fixing lawsuit

McDonalds is suing major beef producers in US price fixing lawsuit

McDonald's takes major meatpackers to court over alleged 'price-fixing'

This Texel shearling from A and HC Smith Crumhaugh Hill, topped the trade at £3000

This Texel shearling from A and HC Smith Crumhaugh Hill, topped the trade at £3000

Crumhaughhill Texels lead at Longtown

This Limousin heifer exhibited by the Shennan family from Farden, stood champion and made £2500 Ref: RH101024034

This Limousin heifer exhibited by the Shennan family from Farden, stood champion and made £2500 Ref: RH101024034

James Nisbet backs his decision and buys champion and reserve calves at Ayr

Farmers across the UK are increasingly turning to renewable energy as part of their diversification strategies Ref:RH120822072 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Farmers across the UK are increasingly turning to renewable energy as part of their diversification strategies Ref:RH120822072 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Innovative ideas

Diversification

Farm diversification grows: Renewable energy among top choices from UK farmers

News

Farmers have had a pre-Christmas cash boost.

Farmers have had a pre-Christmas cash boost.

£157million advance BPS payout gives welcome boost to farms

Farmers invited to join climate programme led by Loch Lomond National Park

Farmers invited to join climate programme led by Loch Lomond National Park

Join and Profit

Farmers invited to join climate programme led by Loch Lomond National Park

Did you watch the first episode of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids on Monday? (October 14)

Did you watch the first episode of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids on Monday? (October 14)

Our Farm Next Door

Yorkshire Shepherdess shares emotional update on reuniting with ex Clive Owen

The register helps prevent the spread of disease and protects all kept birds

The register helps prevent the spread of disease and protects all kept birds

New Registration Rules

New rules come into force for bird keepers - no matter how big their flock is

Average US beef carcase weights have increased by 17.2kg on the year

Average US beef carcase weights have increased by 17.2kg on the year

Cattle concerns

Rising size of US cattle causing bruising, handling and feed cost problems

The NRW consultation runs until December 16.

The NRW consultation runs until December 16.

Farmers Speak Out

Farmers express fears over new national park plan

Healthwatch North Yorkshire wants to hear from the farming community about

Healthwatch North Yorkshire wants to hear from the farming community about

Speak Up, Farmers

Farmers’ views invited on health support challenges

Turriff Show Ladies' Day committee (image: Abbie Ironside)

Turriff Show Ladies' Day committee (image: Abbie Ironside)

Incredible Achievement

Annual Turriff Show Ladies' Day raises over £27,000 for local charities

Farmers union calls on ScotGov to make urgent improvements to lifeline ferry services

Farmers union calls on ScotGov to make urgent improvements to lifeline ferry services

improvements Required

Farmers union calls on ScotGov to make urgent improvements to lifeline ferry services

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Rising size of US cattle causing bruising, handling and feed cost problems

Kelly Henaughen

Aldi pours more than £30m into support for dairy farming

Dyke shearling leads Lanark trade at £35,000

Lawrie and Symington’s October online machinery sale reaches £41,000

Farmers invited to Roxburgh Monitor Farm to explore 'Maximum Sustainable Output'

Martyn Cook's Dorrery pen breaks £20,000 twice at Lairg tup sale

SRUC granted degree-awarding powers in historic move

Business

Top price was £35,000 paid for a shearling from Donald and Jimmy MacGregor, Dyke, Milton of Campsie

Top price was £35,000 paid for a shearling from Donald and Jimmy MacGregor, Dyke, Milton of Campsie

Dyke shearling leads Lanark trade at £35,000

Blackface sheep breeders

Blackface sheep breeders

Blackface Stirling

Ram lambs sell to £6000 – twice

Valtra T144 tractor makes £41,000

Valtra T144 tractor makes £41,000

Lawrie and Symington’s October online machinery sale reaches £41,000

This ram lamb from Frank Johnstone, Ashes, topped the sale at £12,000

This ram lamb from Frank Johnstone, Ashes, topped the sale at £12,000

Bluefaced Leicester traditionals sell to £12,000 and £9000 for the Ashes flock

Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 set a new breed record at 18,000gns for Michael and James Ludgate, Scotsgrove, Thame, Oxon

Rempstone 1 Alpha N688 set a new breed record at 18,000gns for Michael and James Ludgate, Scotsgrove, Thame, Oxon

New Hereford breed record created at 18,000gns for Rempstone 1 Alpha N688

The champion from Duncan Semple, Dippen, realised £2800

The champion from Duncan Semple, Dippen, realised £2800

Calves at Stirling reach £2800 for Duncan Semple, Dippen

The pre-sale champion from Marian and William Porter, Skelgate, created a new centre record of £32,000

The pre-sale champion from Marian and William Porter, Skelgate, created a new centre record of £32,000

NEW centre record

Marian and William Porter sell their Bluefaced Leicester ram for £32,000

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Opinion

Farmers question if net-zero policies truly benefit agriculture

Farmers question if net-zero policies truly benefit agriculture

Net-zero madness

Renewable energy

The wheels are slowly coming off the Net Zero lunacy

Exploring the complexities of sustainable farming practices

Exploring the complexities of sustainable farming practices

Rethink Sustainability

Carbon auditing flaws ignore photosynthesis, distorting livestock's true impact

Fergus Ewing | A gathering storm: Farmers and crofters await vital payments.

Fergus Ewing | A gathering storm: Farmers and crofters await vital payments.

Rural Funding Crisis

Scotland's rural crisis: £46M shortfall sparks outrage

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