The June 2026 Scottish Agricultural Census found that spring crop area was 16% below the five-year average, driven by a large fall in spring barley. Scotland’s combined cereal and oilseed area fell to ...
John McCulloch, a trainee auctioneer with Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas, has been named a finalist in the Farming’s Future Award at the Scottish Agriculture Awards. Through Young Farmers, ...
The Orkney Dairy at Bain Farm has grown from a 60-cow dairy into a diversified family business producing yoghurt, cheese and milkshakes, alongside an honesty shop, catering trailer and events marquee.
A LIMOUSIN cross heifer from John and Craig Robertson, Newton of Logierait, Pitlochry, achieved a £6000 centre record at Craig Wilson’s annual show and sale of suckled calves at Ayr. The pre-sale show ...
Jim Martin Supplies has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards after more than four decades serving farmers and rural businesses. From its Argyll roots to ...
United Auctions sold 853 calves at its annual show and sale at Oban, where trade peaked at £2100 for five 576kg Aberdeen Angus calves from S Ross, Craignaich. The section averaged £1146.75 ...
Family-run Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards. Jean Wilson explains how family values, practical support and new technology ...
Vic Ballantyne reflects on the people, shared interests and technical curiosity that make farming special. From questioning established practices to learning from others, she explores why challenging ...
Three Manitou telehandlers are helping one Northumberland family farm maximise efficiency across dairy, sheep and arable enterprises. Brothers Tom and David Neill explain why the machines have become ...
SAYFC national chair Euan Bremner and Perthshire farmer and comedian Jim Smith mark a major milestone as work begins on the new Young Farmers Centre.
Carr’s Billington has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards, recognising its team’s commitment to farmers. Head of marketing Graeme Warnock discusses the ...
Pigs are pictured near Balbeggie, Perth, with the Drumderg wind farm at Bridge of Cally visible in the distance.