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Field Margins: Challenging summers will be far from abnormal in the future
Field Margins: The summer has flown by and October sales will be upon us soon
There's a real opportunity investing in cattle if you get your numbers right
Are prime farming areas changing due to climate? Jim Baird discusses the heat
The last minute rush to get all the silage complete as we progress through July
There's a lot more summer to come but hopefully the temperature stays in the 20s
Vet Margin: Colin Mason discusses looking after your livestock in hot weather
Field Margins: Jim Logan returns back to reality after a post-show high
Vet Margins: We need to prioritise looking after ourselves as well as our stock
Slow progress is still progress when it comes to managing flock health
Communication and networking is key to get your start in the farming industry
Field Margins: Jim Baird discusses the importance of good quality grazing
Ensuring your ship is headed in the right direction after a stormy start to 2026
Field Margins: Highlighting the importance of biosecurity and calving twins
Milk prices diverge as whey booms and Scotland’s farmers feel the strain
Field Margins: We have to put trust that calving and lambing will go well
Field Margins: Matthew Milne discusses the ups and downs of 2026 so far
Driving the business forward as we head into lambing and calving
Taking a gamble with the weather with hopes of an optimistic spring
Weather woes and herd health: The balancing act behind strong dairy performance
Introducing veterinary consultant Colin Mason – a new face for Field Margins
Planting hope for the spring, Jim Logan discusses lambing and bull sales
Busy sale days are not just about good stock but also about good people
Resilience tested as extreme weather hits mixed farming in the north-east
Jim Baird hopes for positivity after battling through the winter
Higher yields out of limited farmland is our best strategy for food security
Field Margins: Jim Logan shares his hopes and optimism for the new year ahead
Tim Geraghty introduces himself as a new field margins contributor for 2026
Field Margins: John Anderson holds out hope for stabilised markets in 2026
A busy but mild autumn sees Jim Logan gear up for winter and spring
Milk prices see volatility as dairy industry goes into peak production season
Field Margins: John Harvey discusses milk solids up 10.6% per cow per year
A year of drought, dispersals and determination on the farm
Responsible use of wormers is paramount to keep parasite control sustainable
From preparing the farm for winter to hosting world surfing competitions
Upward trend for lambs and finished cattle as harvest kicks off at Incheoch
Field Margins: balancing quality silage and keeping the mouths fed this winter
October brings rainfall and calving for Matthew Milne's Elgin Charolais herd
Hoping for dry days: beans, barley, silage and a busy week on the farm
A bumper harvest but despite the few downsides it's not all doom and gloom
Field Margins: The importance to never stop learning and embrace the challenge
Reflecting on the last of the Summer before sinking into calving season
Early harvest, mixed yields and a farm surviving the perfect storm
Dairy prospects looking better for Scotland with contract changes from Muller
Mastitis in summer – Understanding the causes and risks in your cattle herd
Counting down to harvest time with the best Spring and Summer weather yet
Dry conditions and soaring temperatures sees farmers calling for rainfall
Preparation important as Bluetongue will \"inevitably\" spread to SW Scotland
Identifying the risks and comparing schmallenberg and bluetongue viruses
Improving soil acidity is the best way to farm efficiently and sustainably
Schmallenberg and other vermin hit home for Jim Logan at Denholm Farm
Scottish dairy market stays steady despite milk sourcing rumours and price talks
With the dry spring affecting yields, strategy is needed to keep crops viable
A happy medium is needed between extremely wet and extremely dry weather