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Scotland

Galloway cow defies the odds with four live calves

N.Ireland

14 days ago

Galloway cow defies the odds with four live calves

A pedigree Galloway cow has stunned breeders by giving birth to four healthy calves in what could be a first for the historic breed.

Bluetongue cases jump to 493 in UK in current season

N.Ireland

29 days ago

Bluetongue cases jump to 493 in UK in current season

The UK has recorded 493 cases of bluetongue so far this season, according to the latest figures from Defra.

BSE rears its head in a cow in Scotland

Dairy

29 days ago

BSE rears its head in a cow in Scotland

A case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland.

Third Scottish bluetongue case confirmed as UK numbers spike

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Third Scottish bluetongue case confirmed as UK numbers spike

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a third case of bluetongue in Scotland.

Bluetongue 'taking a grip' on Scotland as second case confirmed

Bluetongue

1 month ago

Bluetongue 'taking a grip' on Scotland as second case confirmed

The bluetongue virus is already 'taking a grip' on Scotland with a second case confirmed in the country, according to government officials.

N.Ireland

1 month ago

Scottish farmers on alert as first bluetongue case confirmed

Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.

Scottish farmers on alert as first bluetongue case confirmed

Schemes

1 month ago

Scottish farmers to benefit from investment scheme grants of up to 20k

Scottish farmers and crofters are set to benefit from grants of up to £20,000 from the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS).

Scottish farmers to benefit from investment scheme grants of up to 20k

Scotland

2 months ago

New venison processing unit set to be established on Isle of Raasay

The Scottish government has announced that it will be transforming a old ferry store into a venison processing unit for the Isle of Raasay.

New venison processing unit set to be established on Isle of Raasay

Rural Life

3 months ago

'Agricultural land should not be lost' for data centres - NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland has raised concerns about "agricultural land being taken out of production" to facilitate the development of AI data centres.

'Agricultural land should not be lost' for data centres - NFU Scotland

Beef

3 months ago

Falkland Estate slaughters 271 'untraceable cattle' after investigation

Falkland Estate confirmed that it has slaughtered 271 cattle on its farm after failing a Scottish government inspection for non-compliance with regulations.

Falkland Estate slaughters 271 'untraceable cattle' after investigation

Arable

4 months ago

New study shows potential for machinery co-operatives in Scotland

Scottish grain producers could benefit from a machinery co-operative network, as a survey has shown that 67% lack access to machinery.

New study shows potential for machinery co-operatives in Scotland

Beef

4 months ago

NFUS warns falling livestock prices threaten Scottish production

NFU Scotland warned that declining cattle and pig prices are placing pressure on producers and risk undermining confidence within the sector.

NFUS warns falling livestock prices threaten Scottish production

Agri-Business

5 months ago

Report: Scotland's total farm income rises by 24% in 2025

Scotland's farming sector made a record high £1.5 billion profit last year as the country's total income from farming rose by 24% during 2025.

Report: Scotland's total farm income rises by 24% in 2025

Forestry

6 months ago

Irish and Scottish ‘innovation in timber frame construction’ praised

The “strong reputation” of Ireland and Scotland in timber frame construction has been praised by Minister John Cummins.

Irish and Scottish ‘innovation in timber frame construction’ praised

N.Ireland

6 months ago

Listen: Growing a suckler herd to 300 cows on 770ac in Scotland

Based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Duncan Morrison is a farmer who, at 25-years-old, made the move to establish his own suckler herd.

Listen: Growing a suckler herd to 300 cows on 770ac in Scotland

Forestry

7 months ago

Extensive tree planting needed to hit net-zero livestock by 2050 – study

Scotland would have to plant several hundred thousand hectares of new woodland to achieve a net-zero livestock sector by 2050.

Extensive tree planting needed to hit net-zero livestock by 2050 – study

Arable

7 months ago

Scottish Quality Crops launches new website 

Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) has launched a new website as part of efforts to improve its communications and transparency.  

Scottish Quality Crops launches new website 

Sheep

8 months ago

Scottish govt rule out lynx reintroduction due to livestock concerns

The Scottish government has confirmed it currently has "no plans to reintroduce lynx" due to the impact it could have on farmers' livestock.

Scottish govt rule out lynx reintroduction due to livestock concerns

Agri Politics

8 months ago

Concerns raised over Scotland's £660m farming budget

The Scottish government's £660 million allocation for 2026/2027's farming budget has raised concerns among farming organisations.

Concerns raised over Scotland's £660m farming budget

Rural Life

9 months ago

Scottish poultry farmers left 'devastated' after shed fire

A poultry farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland has recently suffered damages to their business after a fire engulfed a packing shed in flames.

Scottish poultry farmers left 'devastated' after shed fire

Rural Life

10 months ago

How Lego helped this blind farmer design his farm

Scotland’s first fully accessible training farm has opened its gates to students, marking a milestone for co-founder, Mike Duxburry.

How Lego helped this blind farmer design his farm

Arable

10 months ago

Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into material for cosmetics.

Turning potato crop waste into skincare gold in Scotland

Beef

10 months ago

Scottish egg producers back campaign to expand beef production

Farmlay Eggs held an open discussion on the state of Scottish agriculture, as part of Quality Meat Scotland's 'Meating Our Potential' drive.

Scottish egg producers back campaign to expand beef production

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