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Bird flu

A Scotland-wide prevention zone has been introduced

Scotland introduces bird flu prevention zone for all poultry keepers

Caitlin is using Equi Farm Competitions to support SAYFC's campaign for a new national headquarters

Caitlin is using Equi Farm Competitions to support SAYFC's campaign for a new national headquarters

Local businesses rally behind bid to build Young Farmers' new home

MSPs will work with rural businesses and communities to raise issues affecting the countryside at Holyrood

MSPs will work with rural businesses and communities to raise issues affecting the countryside at Holyrood

Cross-party group aims to give rural Scotland a stronger voice at Holyrood

Michael Durno, who runs the Auchorachan pedigree Simmental herd at Glenlivet, has been elected president of the British Simmental Cattle Society

Michael Durno, who runs the Auchorachan pedigree Simmental herd at Glenlivet, has been elected president of the British Simmental Cattle Society

Simmental society

British Simmental Cattle Society

Banffshire farmer elected president of British Simmental Cattle Society

Tim Downes, RABDF chair

Tim Downes, RABDF chair

Bovine TB test finds antibodies in one in five TB-free dairy herds

Ian Learmonth is heading up Clipex's new Scottish Borders base

Ian Learmonth is heading up Clipex's new Scottish Borders base

Livestock handling

Scottish Borders

Clipex expands into UK market with new Scottish Borders base

Progress is being made to tackle Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

Progress is being made to tackle Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)

Scotland’s pig industry forms regional groups to tackle PRRS infection

Milk yields remained unchanged on the lower-protein diets

Milk yields remained unchanged on the lower-protein diets

Dairy farmers urged to take a closer look at protein levels

Scientist Kayleigh Allen presenting the use of blood testing for immunity against louping ill to Her Royal Highness

Scientist Kayleigh Allen presenting the use of blood testing for immunity against louping ill to Her Royal Highness

Moredun Research Institute

Livestock vaccine equity a key topic for Moredun Foundation's 2026 Forum

Brexit deal could reopen EU market for Scottish seed potatoes

The JCB-themed poppy badge which raised funds for the Royal British Legion

The JCB-themed poppy badge which raised funds for the Royal British Legion

JCB employees raise £12,500 for Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

October sunshine at the James Hutton Institute's Invergowrie site broke records dating back to 1954

October sunshine at the James Hutton Institute's Invergowrie site broke records dating back to 1954

Record-breaking

James Hutton Institute

Record October sunshine could give Scotland's winter crops a boost

Members of the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, which is partnering with Holland Cooper to support RABI

Members of the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, which is partnering with Holland Cooper to support RABI

New partnership

Hawkstone Farmers' Choir joins forces with Holland Cooper

Nicola McCLung with some of the cattle

Nicola McCLung with some of the cattle

Borders farmer fights order to slaughter 71 cattle without compensation

Teenagers Harriet and Clara Bryce plant the first native tree to mark the official start of the nature restoration project at Reediehill Deer Farm

Teenagers Harriet and Clara Bryce plant the first native tree to mark the official start of the nature restoration project at Reediehill Deer Farm

Renewable energy

Renewables investment takes root with 30-year nature deal at Fife deer farm

Nasair Hussain will take over as First Milk chief in March 2027

Nasair Hussain will take over as First Milk chief in March 2027

Nasair Hussain to take over as First Milk chief executive in 2027

NFU Scotland says the industry was not meaningfully consulted before the latest calving interval announcement

NFU Scotland says the industry was not meaningfully consulted before the latest calving interval announcement

Calving interval

Beef farmers challenge government's proposed 400-day calving rule

Helen Glass of SAOS speaking at the Pulses Event earlier this year

Helen Glass of SAOS speaking at the Pulses Event earlier this year

Market confidence

Stronger markets needed to encourage Scottish pulse production

Representatives of Richard Edward & Company and The Exiteers following the acquisition. Pictured, from left, Samuel Wright, Louise Edward, Dawn Edward, Bruce Edward and Peter Wright.

Representatives of Richard Edward & Company and The Exiteers following the acquisition. Pictured, from left, Samuel Wright, Louise Edward, Dawn Edward, Bruce Edward and Peter Wright.

East Lothian agricultural services business acquired after 35 years

News

There are plans for a new poultry unit at a West Fife farm.

There are plans for a new poultry unit at a West Fife farm.

Fife farmer plans to double hens at poultry unit

Sheep graze in the morning mist and autumn sunshine at Linnburn Farm, Peebles

Sheep graze in the morning mist and autumn sunshine at Linnburn Farm, Peebles

Misty morning creates a striking autumn scene at Peebles farm

A sheepdog sits on a quad bike as the sun rises over farmland at Gelston, Castle Douglas

A sheepdog sits on a quad bike as the sun rises over farmland at Gelston, Castle Douglas

Stunning Sunday sunrise provides a picture-perfect start in Castle Douglas

Number 8 beside a mirror-calm loch in Orkney

Number 8 beside a mirror-calm loch in Orkney

Orkney reflections

Number 8 reflects on a perfectly still day beside an Orkney loch

A colourful sunset reflected across the Fleet Estuary at Gatehouse of Fleet

A colourful sunset reflected across the Fleet Estuary at Gatehouse of Fleet

Beautiful sunset captured at the Fleet Estuary in Gatehouse of Fleet

Carol, Robert and Dr Robert Graham on the Grahams Family Dairy farm in Bridge of Allen

Carol, Robert and Dr Robert Graham on the Grahams Family Dairy farm in Bridge of Allen

Stirling dairy giant delivers record year as UK demand surges

More than 200 of the business's employees were immediately made redundant

More than 200 of the business's employees were immediately made redundant

Scottish operation

Major heavy equipment dealer collapses as Scottish operation closes

The Ethical Dairy cows.

The Ethical Dairy cows.

The Ethical Dairy

Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway dairy farm celebrates international animal welfare win

Cattle gathering for feeding on a chilly morning at Craig Hill

Cattle gathering for feeding on a chilly morning at Craig Hill

Chilly morning on Craig Hill as cattle gather for feeding

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EU stops short of outright ban on forestry work during bird breeding season

Kelly Henaughen

Scotland honours wartime farmers and land girls on Remembrance Sunday

Local businesses rally behind bid to build Young Farmers' new home

Rachael McConachie

Glebefarm first edition online sale breaks records

JCB Fastrac and loader leads Border Livestock Exchange October machinery sale

Scotland introduces bird flu prevention zone for all poultry keepers

Hall family make it three in a row at Borderway Agri Expo

Business

Scotland’s Holstein Young Breeders celebrated a championship double at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show.

Scotland’s Holstein Young Breeders celebrated a championship double at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show.

Scotland's secures championship double at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show

Carol, Robert and Dr Robert Graham on the Grahams Family Dairy farm in Bridge of Allen

Carol, Robert and Dr Robert Graham on the Grahams Family Dairy farm in Bridge of Allen

Stirling dairy giant delivers record year as UK demand surges

More than 200 of the business's employees were immediately made redundant

More than 200 of the business's employees were immediately made redundant

Scottish operation

Major heavy equipment dealer collapses as Scottish operation closes

Prime cattle trade remains strong all over

Prime cattle trade remains strong all over

Limousin cross leads the trade at £3350 at Thainstone

Brexit deal could reopen EU market for Scottish seed potatoes

Castlebrock Arthur ET as Junior Male Champion at the Irish National Show in Tullamore

Castlebrock Arthur ET as Junior Male Champion at the Irish National Show in Tullamore

€30,000 Limousin show champion bull heading to west Highlands

Strong demand for dairy cattle at Penrith

Strong demand for dairy cattle at Penrith

British Friesian

Friesians set the pace at £3800 in Penrith

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Opinion

A random 400-day cutoff could exclude productive cattle from support

A random 400-day cutoff could exclude productive cattle from support

Scottish farmers face 400-day calving limit under new subsidy rules

Calving rules are tightening

Calving rules are tightening

Scottish suckler scheme tightens calving interval rule from 410 to 400 days

Proposed cattle support changes are causing serious concern

Proposed cattle support changes are causing serious concern

Scottish Government

Beef farmers must fight 400-day calving rule

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The finish line is in sight for Scotland’s potato harvest

Blaney’s new XCore bale feeder, due for launch in winter 2026, with prices starting at £4990 plus VAT

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Members of the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir, which is partnering with Holland Cooper to support RABI

Hawkstone Farmers' Choir joins forces with Holland Cooper

Michael Durno, who runs the Auchorachan pedigree Simmental herd at Glenlivet, has been elected president of the British Simmental Cattle Society

British Simmental Cattle Society

Banffshire farmer elected president of British Simmental Cattle Society

Douglas Stewart of Fans Farm, Earlston, uses Spread-a-Bale to minimise dust when bedding his cattle

Scottish Borders

Spread-a-Bale trial highlights benefits of lower dust levels in livestock sheds

Scotland’s Holstein Young Breeders celebrated a championship double at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show.

Scotland's secures championship double at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show