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Sheerer Ian Armstrong has a record of 432 sheep in one day

Aberdeenshire's Ian Armstrong goes from zero to 14,000 sheep in five years
This week The Scottish Farmer caught up with Aberdeenshire shearer, Ian Armstrong, on how he'd gone from clipping 50 sheep on his first day to 14,000 last year.

A new round of shearing classes have been announced, post Covid restrictions

Livestock British Wool's shearing training courses go live for 2022

- Seen working here on a dairy farm in Northern Ireland the N2 Unit reduces slurry emissions and leaves a valuable fertiliser. PHOTO: Chris McCullough

Livestock UK National Pig Centre signs deal to reduce slurry emissions

Make sure there's enough grass about to maintain the cow and her calf's needs

Livestock Suckler cow nutrition at turnout

Family operation Stephen Lyall and his son, James

Livestock Investigating trace elements and calving losses

Kate Halton told the Women in Dairy meeting that heifer rearing costs had been slashed by being more particular about hitting a 22-month target for calving

Livestock Calving at 22-months saves £270 per heifer

A bag tank is a good way of storing excess slurry and often does not need planning permission

Livestock Grants to encourage slurry storage improvements

Alltech's Bio-Mos supplement has been shown to improve layer performance and be healthier for the planet

Livestock Healthier hens that are better for the planet

Francis Dunne with a typical sample of Goldimo fodder beet

Livestock High DM fodder beet available in limited quantities

Giles Rowland preparing 500g of supplementation

Livestock Getting supplementation right is key

Soil sampling is a crucial step in knowing your soil and what it needs in terms of feeding

Livestock and Arable Soil analysis vital for making the right choices

Tom Oates is encouraging growers to look at using sulphate to make best use of straight N this year

Livestock and Arable Sulphur key to making the most of nitrogen

James Drummond took part in the trial for a prescriptive approach to fertilising his grassland

Livestock Get a 'prescription' for lamb growth and better soil health

Farmers can utilised rotational grazing without the need for a physical fence change using Nofence

Livestock Achieving net zero with new tech

Saughland team Peter Eccles, Richard Callander and Owen Gray

Livestock Data drives performance on AgriScot's Sheep Farm of the Year

Farms genomic testing more females to help make breeding decisions are leaving more profit

Livestock Study show genomics deliver in dairy

Newton farm will host technology trials for the Agri-EPI Centre

Livestock Welsh trial home for new technology

Rhidian Jones of 5Agri said it was still well worth applying fertiliser to selected productive fields

Livestock It's a year for making every prill count

Using ventialtion systems can help keep calves free from pneumonia and other respitory problems

Livestock How buildings can prevent pneumonia in calves

Thomas and Catherine Atkinson, from Mickleton Mill Ref:RH150322073 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Livestock Easy-care Salers ring the changes for the Atkinsons

Award winning Nofence means there is no need for physical fencing any longer

Livestock Innovation Award won by virtual fencing company

New variety KWS Exelon is early maturing and one of the highest yielding

Livestock Benefits of new hybrid and early maize varieties

Dairy Cattle seen at Lundie near Dundee

Livestock Bigger cows cost more and can hit dairy cow margins

Steven Sandison at home on Orkney

PREMIUM How to make money from cows on Orkney

Dr Kat Baxter Smith says lungworm is more of an issue due to climate change

PREMIUM Scottish cattle more at risk of lungworm

Keith and his Son Aiden Ref:RH100222050 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

PREMIUM Breeding for quality at Buchaam

Duncan and Judy Semple are the fifth generation of the family to farm at Dippen

PREMIUM Duncan Semple shares his stockmen success

Rachel Young Ref:RH240418018

PREMIUM Fertiliser bought at 'eye-watering' expense!

The straw spreader option can add to the versatility of Hi-Spec's range of feeder mixers

Feature Vertical and MixMax diet feeders from Hi-Spec

There are a huge range of feeder/mixer options from BvL. This is a twin auger V-Mix model

Feature Mix consistency is the key to feed performance

As the risk is low this year its likely that the best results will come from treating for fluke after the point of housing

Feature Test first before tackling fluke in cattle this autumn

GENUS ABS' new genetic tool, GENEadvance

Feature Genus' system aims to speed up genetic improvement

The WSB-140 is the smallest model in the VDMJ loader-mounted straw processor range

Feature New range of kit from PGF Agri

A review of alternative bedding materials

Feature Not enough straw ... what's the alternative?

Lorna MacPherson

Feature Why you should genomic test heifers

Lientjie Colahan of Lallemand

Feature Bedding conditioner that's 'kinder'

Pie chart explains the percentage of traits helped by £PLI

Feature Bottom line boost for dairy genetics

The Silo Crab – so named for its claw-like silage-gathering extensions – saves time and effort collecting left-over feed

Feature Silo Crab scoops up left-over feed

Options for the suite of feed management system from Kuhn include a rugged smartphone or tablet pre-loaded with an app for use as a remote display or programming tool

Feature Cloud-based ration management from Kuhn

Kuhn Euromix diet feeders with a front-mounted conveyor now extend to 45cu m capacity, enough to feed 360 cows in one go

Feature Latest Kuhn feeders for big dairy herds

The Gerety Balemaster round bale unroller has built-in hydraulic side-shift

Feature Gerety bale unroller puts forage in front of stock

Scott Donaldson, managing director of Harrison and Hetherington

PREMIUM Borderway Agri-Expo gears up for a big day at Carlisle

The countdown is on for this year’s Sheep Breeders Round Table

The Alexander team - James and Ruth with their five children, Mya, Alicia, Isla, Jaxson and Eliza

PREMIUM James farms with a passion for the best livestock

John Johnston, Blairmulloch Farm, Sorn Ref:RH070921165 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

PREMIUM Farming's Future – John Johnston, Blairmulloch, Sorn

Dr Kat Baxter says sheep farmers should talk to their vets if they had any abortions this year ahead of tupping time

Abortions still an issue on farm

PREMIUM Make the most of your vet

Farmer David Dalday and Micheal Wilson livestock buyer at Morrisons Ref:RH030921062 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

PREMIUM Inchgreen takes on dairy beef

Dr Jenny Purcell

PREMIUM BVD eradication – lessons learned

Obie Sharp(right) and Alan Rogerson Ref:RH190821055 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

PREMIUM Obie's Blues pack a punch at Kelso

Genosource Sabre VG85, dam of the No 1 bull Genosource Captain

Captain confirms green credentials

Bryden,Johanna and daughter Charlotte(7) Ref:RH090821106 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Texels work a treat at Knock

Top 20 Holstein proven sires. Type merit is supplied by Holstein UK

New No 1 proven Holstein sire

switching to a Fullwood Packo with unique Streampulse milking technique has made all the difference for the Claeys

More attention to detail pays dividends in the parlour