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Silage with fungi and moulds will affect the health and production of animals

Increased risk of mycotoxins in forages following wet changeable weather at harvest

Poppy Frater, SRUC sheep and grassland specialist

Do you know how to manage ewes at grass in wet weather?

Small changes in body condition score which usually go undetected can affect fertility

Fertility boost from precise condition scoring

Kieran Mills(left) with his father David . Ref:RH211123176 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Kieran Mills from Mills Agri Services gives us his perspective on the business

MF 9S Series tractor

Agritechnica makes a welcome return with plenty of kit on display

Genomics and BVD testing in one in Ayr

Adviser of the Year, Heather Wildman Ref:RH261023125 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Vision, collaboration and communication are key with Saviour Associates

Farm manager, Scott McGill.

American Jersey genetics make all the difference at Kerricks

Alastair and Tom Martin. Ref:RH201123123 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

The Martin Family in Dumfries invests in future ready feed storage

Look back at the 2022 Aberdeen Christmas Classic saw Wilson Peters' Silver Belle take the overall prime cattle championship, pictured with John Baynes Ref:RH291122095 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Thainstone Mart gears up for bigger and better Christmas Classic

It is advisable to find out the health status of the herds calves are being bought from when purchasing

Top tips from SAC on how best to rear bought in calves

Solicitor at Thorntons Law in Edinburgh, Cameron Mathieson

Planning for the future and the next generation within your farming business

Latest technology ensures well bedded and fed cattle perform better

Recent UK studies show bovine coronavirus as being the most prevalent virus found in routine disease screening and nasal swab samples taken during a BRD outbreak

New bovine vaccine to reduce respiratory disease in calves

Colin from John Halliday & Sons Ref:RH141123040 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Top tips from an agriculture engineer to keep your feed wagon running this winter

Dutch dairy farmer Harrald Helmers

Optimise roughage in your ration for top-notch cattle nutrition

You should plan for the future

Reasons to address farming succession grow stronger

AgriScot finalist Ian Carlisle

Product innovation finalists revealed for AgriScot 2023

The Baillies from left, Andrew, Rachel, Cameron, Lauren and Jennifer Photo by Lorna Johnstone photography

The Baillie family focus on efficiency at Carstairs Mains

Who will lift this year's trophy?

LiveScot 2023 Scottish National Fat Stock Club's two-day event at Lanark Auction Market

The Bone family

Diversification Award winners and overall Champion of Champions - Glenkiln Farms

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray

Neil Gray to discuss Scotland's role in global net zero solutions

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has welcomed the guidelines

Updated UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) released after comprehensive review

Black Bull Biochar CTO and Founder Hamish Creber and A.W. Jenkinson Director Richard Jenkinson

A.W. Jenkinson and Black Bull Biochar unite to tackle greenhouse gas removal

Derek Bathgate explores onshore wind sector deal opportunities in Scotland

Green Party Co-Leader Lorna Slater MSP

Scottish Government's pledge to boost solar energy by 2030 receives industry applause

Community support is vital to windfarm applications

Katrick Technologies CEO Vijay Madlani advocates rural wind energy benefits

The forest market report will be launched in Edinburgh

UK's Forest Market Report launches in London and Edinburgh

CATHERINE MACGREGOR

Record breaking Simmentals at Overhill House

Bryan's daughter Farish, 23, also runs the baler for him during the busy season.

No confusion for Gretna contractor when using a McHale Fusion 4 Plus

Ian Rankin from Edenwood farm near Cupar in Fife Ref:RH220923069 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Chris McCullough Edenwood Farm saving money and the environment in one pass with Vaderstad drill

The BTFR4530 mounts onto the roller frame so seeding depth is maintained regardless of the power harrow tine depth

Kuhn introduces HR 4530 RCS power harrow for customised seeding

Last year's young vlogger competition was won by Honor Graham with Will Roobottom of Cowley Hill Farm

Borderway Agri Expo Cammy Wilson of the Sheep Game to judge Borderway Agri-Expo’s top vlogger competition

Sale leader at 32,000gns was Goldies Torpedo from the Goldies

Carlisle Limousin Sale: Goldies Torpedo explodes to 32,000gns

Last year's David Allen stockperson of the year winners were Chloe Brough and Macie Rumney

Borderway Agri Expo David Allen Stockperson of the Year Competition returns at Agri-Expo

HAU student, Peter Bowyer

New straw spreading machine enhances bedding quality and reduces time

Caterpillar Compact Loader

Caterpillar Launches 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders

The new generation of small machines will debut at Equipment Expo

Case compact models include EV loader as new machines are unveiled

Who will be in this year's winning line up? Ref:RH281022218

Borderway Agri Expo Increased entries for Agri-Expo as it gears up for another big event!

Clarkson’s Farm’s Kaleb Cooper: If my kids move to London they can visit me – I’m not going there

Kaleb Cooper: The Farming Star of 'Clarkson's Farm' on Life, Books, and Dreams

Preston Hall embraces tree care

Preston Hall's tree care venture: balancing tradition with innovation

Rednock Salvador with Malcolm and Gill Pye, Rednock Ukraine held by Livestock Manager Alfie McGregor Ref:RH091023035 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Salers – the ultimate suckler cow for Gill and Malcolm Pye, Rednock

There will be expert speakers

AgriScot Seminar Programme 2023 is packed full of high calibre speakers and topics

Entries have opened for the 22nd annual competition

AgriScot silage competition opens for applications ahead of the big event next month

Claas are looking to reduce co2 emissions

CLAAS advances sustainable farming with HVO approval and factory fill

Fendt Vario 600

Fendt unveils new 600 series tractors: Enhanced performance, lower fuel consumption

The new big Valta tractor

The Mighty Debut: Valtra's sixth-generation S series tractor revolutionises farming

Case IH Quadtrac

Case IH unveils powerful 718bhp Quadtrac Tractor: A new farming giant

The John Deere 6R 215 tractor ready to start ploughing Ref:RH270923127 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

New John Deere 6R 215 takes up residence at Old Cullen Farms

Jock Gibson from Edinvale farm Ref:RH180923083 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Beef Shorthorn – the way forward at Edinvale for Jock and Fiona Gibson

Patrick Wedderburn and cattleman Melvyn Watters Ref:RH210923066 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Simmental – No 1 suckler breed at Mountquhanie Estate for Patrick Wedderburn

United Auctions' auctioneer Raymond Kennedy will be in the box at this month's sales

Stirling October Bull Sales draws big entry from seven breeds

Best way to introduce and finish lambs on cereals

Gregor Ingram runs 4000 ewes with his family at Logie Durno

Ingram family, Logie Durno progress from selling 50 tups a year to 1000 plus