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£6,000 Bursary

Kaleb Cooper launches £6,000 bursary to support young farmers

£6000 available to two farming students as part of Kaleb Cooper inspired bursary

African Swine Fever is causing issues

African Swine Fever is causing issues

Pork Rules Flawed?

Calls grow for total ban on UK pork imports amid rising African Swine Fever

A night shooting course is now available

A night shooting course is now available

Wildlife in darkness

New course promotes safe wildlife management at night

Restricted areas are growing

Restricted areas are growing

120 farms hit with Bluetongue meaning restricted zone is expanded

Flooding costs farmers thousands

Flooding costs farmers thousands

Funding Delayed

The Political Field

More delays predicted for Defra's Farming Recovery Fund

Tonley Heaven from Mark Wattie topped the sale at 2800gns

Tonley Heaven from Mark Wattie topped the sale at 2800gns

top prices secured

Mark Wattie’s Tonley flock secures top prices among Blue Texels at Carlisle

NFU president Tom Bradshaw

NFU president Tom Bradshaw

Labelling Change

'Not for EU' labelling plan dropped by Defra after review

Sale leader at 2500gns was Vicky’s Jacob from J Ferguson

Sale leader at 2500gns was Vicky’s Jacob from J Ferguson

Shearling ram tops Beltex Society’s second sale at Carlisle at 2500gns

Dr Charles Marwood says new and emerging diseases will become an issue in years to come

Dr Charles Marwood says new and emerging diseases will become an issue in years to come

Livestock health

Dr Charles Marwood says new and emerging diseases will become an issue

Ref:RH280823115 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ref:RH280823115 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Breeding sheep remain firm on the year throughout the UK

Tesco sales soar as shoppers indulge in quality produce

Tesco sales soar as shoppers indulge in quality produce

Shop Smart, Indulge

Tesco profits set to jump by £100m on the back of price cutting drive

Alan McClymont's champion winner and sale leader at £7000

Alan McClymont's champion winner and sale leader at £7000

60th anniversary show

Kirkstead champion ram lamb makes £7000 at Hexham

The funding is for fresh produce

The funding is for fresh produce

United States of America

USDA announces investment of $1.7bn for purchasing locally produced foods

British beef exports thrive in 2024 with a 2% value increase

British beef exports thrive in 2024 with a 2% value increase

AHDB reports strong performance for British beef as exports rise across key markets

Beef and sheep meat exports are up on the year

Beef and sheep meat exports are up on the year

Meat Export Rise

Beef and sheep meat exports to EU and non EU countries rise on the year

Rising milk prices should bolster profits ahead of the 2023/2024 milk year

Rising milk prices should bolster profits ahead of the 2023/2024 milk year

Brighter Days Ahead

Trends and Prices

After a difficult year milk profits set to rise to £590/cow for 2024/25

Scottish Crofting Federation is delighted that KTIF funding will support crofters

Scottish Crofting Federation is delighted that KTIF funding will support crofters

The Political Field

Scottish Crofting Federation delighted that KTIF funding will support crofters

Top priced lot at £5000 from Pitcairn

Top priced lot at £5000 from Pitcairn

Pitcairn top United Auctions show and sale of breeding cattle at £5000

AHDB have issued advice

AHDB have issued advice

AHDB urges farmers to check for phoma leaf spot - the next three weeks are critical

News

Calls are increasing

Calls are increasing

Farming helpline sees calls almost double in the past two years

Parents of a young boy tragically shot in Cumbria pay tribute to their

Parents of a young boy tragically shot in Cumbria pay tribute to their

Parents pay tribute to 'loving' son Jay Cartmell, 8, after farm tragedy

Phil Hughes, has been spreading agricultural products for the past 20 years

Phil Hughes, has been spreading agricultural products for the past 20 years

Carbon-cutting tech

Powys man using rock dust to help transform farming practices

Farmers in Northumberland have reported a significant rise in dog attacks on livestock

Farmers in Northumberland have reported a significant rise in dog attacks on livestock

Control Your Dogs

Warning amid rising dog attacks on livestock in Northumberland

Harvesting winter barley under changing skies at Lochton

Harvesting winter barley under changing skies at Lochton

UK wheat futures drop amid strengthening sterling and eased Black Sea tensions

Cows fall ill after eating uncollected dog poo

The horse being winched out of the ditch

The horse being winched out of the ditch

Horse stuck between concrete block and fence winched from ditch

Heavier implements can be used thanks to the increased gross vehicle weight and upgraded rear lift capacity

Heavier implements can be used thanks to the increased gross vehicle weight and upgraded rear lift capacity

Farming Revolution

Case IH Farmall C 2025: Enhanced comfort, tech, and power for precision farming

New Holland expand range with T5 Dual Command tractor available in five models

New Holland expand range with T5 Dual Command tractor available in five models

Tractors Redefined

New Holland unveils their latest T5 Dual Command tractor range with new updates

The Scottish Farmer Team

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Harvest heading home near Auchnagatt, Aberdeenshire

Kelly Henaughen

120 farms now hit with Bluetongue meaning restricted zone is expanded

Cuil shearling tops Ayr Blackface sale at £11,000 – Aberuchill leads lambs at £8000

Averages hold firm for store sales on the week among various UK auction markets

UK farming input costs surge by 44% since 2019 as feed and energy costs soar

Andrew Whiteford of Ulzieside Farm inviting farmers to learn about agroforestry

Business

Roussin sold to 2100gns at the Pedigree Sheep Fair

Roussin sold to 2100gns at the Pedigree Sheep Fair

Roussin averages double at Carlisle Pedigree Sheep Fair

Large number of sheep entries don't affect the market prices this week

Large number of sheep entries don't affect the market prices this week

Sheep Prices Strong

Large entries of sheep at both UA Stirling and Longtown do not dampen prices

Sale leader at 2500gns was Vicky’s Jacob from J Ferguson

Sale leader at 2500gns was Vicky’s Jacob from J Ferguson

Shearling ram tops Beltex Society’s second sale at Carlisle at 2500gns

Tonley Heaven from Mark Wattie topped the sale at 2800gns

Tonley Heaven from Mark Wattie topped the sale at 2800gns

top prices secured

Mark Wattie’s Tonley flock secures top prices among Blue Texels at Carlisle

Ref:RH280823115 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Ref:RH280823115 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Breeding sheep remain firm on the year throughout the UK

Dr Charles Marwood says new and emerging diseases will become an issue in years to come

Dr Charles Marwood says new and emerging diseases will become an issue in years to come

Livestock health

Dr Charles Marwood says new and emerging diseases will become an issue

Alan McClymont's champion winner and sale leader at £7000

Alan McClymont's champion winner and sale leader at £7000

60th anniversary show

Kirkstead champion ram lamb makes £7000 at Hexham

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Opinion

Record high beef prices coincide with a decline in suckler cow numbers

Record high beef prices coincide with a decline in suckler cow numbers

Beef Price Crisis

UK beef prices hit record highs as suckler herd numbers fall dramatically

dog worrying remains a serious issue

dog worrying remains a serious issue

A Disturbing Night

Are Police Scotland doing enough for dog attacks?

Outrage grows over Starmer's lavish gifts while pensioners suffer

Outrage grows over Starmer's lavish gifts while pensioners suffer

LUXURY OR DUTY?

The Political Field

Enraged my Keir Starmer's extravagant lifestyle

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Restricted areas are growing

120 farms hit with Bluetongue meaning restricted zone is expanded

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Harvesting winter barley under changing skies at Lochton

UK wheat futures drop amid strengthening sterling and eased Black Sea tensions

Canna, south of Skye

'Sunset dipped the Hebridean island in golden sunlight. It was absolutely magical'

Catherine Wilson’s breathtaking capture of the Aurora Borealis at Braigiewell Farm

Witness the enchanting Aurora Borealis in Aberdeenshire

Zoe Hall's gimmer was Texel champion was inter-breed sheep

Texel and Galloway top sheep and cattle at Langholm Show