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Tenant rights, labour shortages and rising costs collide as Scotland’s farmers face mounting pressures governments have yet to fix.

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The 2025 Norgrass Silage competition named winners in both bale and pit sections, highlighting rising dry matter and crude protein across entries.

Farmers and politicians clash over beef numbers, support policy and land use as Scotland’s election approaches, exposing deep divides ...

South Slipperfield’s focus on high-quality silage transforms sheep performance, cuts feed reliance and helps secure top honours in a ...

A growing shortage of skilled shearers is putting millions of UK sheep at risk of flystrike and heat stress, raising serious welfare concerns ...

New figures show the Scottish Land Matching Service is enabling only a small share of opportunities for young farmers, exposing deeper ...

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