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New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

23 March 2024
New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

23 March 2024

Owners of any birds other than parrots, finches, budgies and canaries will need to be registered even if they only have one animal at their location.


New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month

13 March 2024
New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month

New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month

13 March 2024

New stirring up of hatred offences for protected characteristics will include age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and trans-identity.


Farming union NFU Scotland challenges the creation of new National Parks

04 February 2024
Farming union NFU Scotland challenges the creation of new National Parks

Farming union NFU Scotland challenges the creation of new National Parks

04 February 2024

After a well attended meeting held in Skye, farming union NFU Scotland is to host national a webinar to inform members about the nomination process.


After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

18 January 2024
After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

After the snow - a Yellow warning for strong winds on Sunday

18 January 2024

This weekend will see a change in weather as strong winds follow on from the recent snow across the north.


Farming: Oilseed rape production hits a 20 year high in Scotland

07 January 2024
Farming: Oilseed rape production hits a 20 year high in Scotland

Farming: Oilseed rape production hits a 20 year high in Scotland

07 January 2024

The 2023 Scottish harvest shows cereal production and yield fell, by 6 per cent and 2 per cent respectively, from their record 2022 figures.


Your views sought over managing Scottish deer numbers for nature and climate

06 January 2024
Your views sought over managing Scottish deer numbers for nature and climate

Your views sought over managing Scottish deer numbers for nature and climate

06 January 2024

It is estimated there are now around 1 million wild deer in Scotland, figures which show they require proper management.


RSABI charity reminds farmers of Help for Heating financial support scheme

30 December 2023
RSABI charity reminds farmers of Help for Heating financial support scheme

RSABI charity reminds farmers of Help for Heating financial support scheme

30 December 2023

Financial support is available through Help for Heating grants, starting at £300, to help those struggling to keep their homes warm.


Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

10 December 2023
Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

10 December 2023

The future of lifeline support to Scotland’s hills and uplands was top of the agenda when the Cabinet Secretary met with NFU Scotland.


Met Office: Yellow warning for snow and ice across the north

28 November 2023
Met Office: Yellow warning for snow and ice across the north

Met Office: Yellow warning for snow and ice across the north

28 November 2023

Snow will begin to accumulate overnight on Tuesday especially away from windward coasts, with 1-3cm possible.


Farming Union calls for new food labelling initiative to drive food security and self-sufficiency

26 November 2023
Farming Union calls for new food labelling initiative to drive food security and self-sufficiency

Farming Union calls for new food labelling initiative to drive food security and self-sufficiency

26 November 2023

NFU Scotland is looking to UK and Scottish Governments for food labelling changes to underpin the nation’s food security.


Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

26 November 2023
Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

26 November 2023

Attendees will be given the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes detection and cholesterol testing.


Further support for women and young people in agriculture in Sutherland

26 November 2023
Further support for women and young people in agriculture in Sutherland

Further support for women and young people in agriculture in Sutherland

26 November 2023

The Next Generation and Women in Agriculture Practical Training Funds will provide applicants with £500 to help pay for practical training courses.


Farm fire claims on the rise across Scotland

15 November 2023
Farm fire claims on the rise across Scotland

Farm fire claims on the rise across Scotland

15 November 2023

Combine harvesters were the farm vehicles hardest hit by harvest fires, with the number of fires doubling on the previous year.


New School of Veterinary Medicine to be showcased to an international audience

12 November 2023
New School of Veterinary Medicine to be showcased to an international audience

New School of Veterinary Medicine to be showcased to an international audience

12 November 2023

The Inverness Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre will be central to SRUC's display.


Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

04 November 2023
Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

04 November 2023

Enforcement officers will begin an initial phase of farm visits, the next step of the Official Control Regulations which were introduced in 2020.


Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

22 October 2023
Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

22 October 2023

The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has released its 2022 throughput figures gathered from its members in Scotland.


Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

07 October 2023
Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

Warning as new Scottish top 10 non-native invasive species revealed

07 October 2023

The number of invasive non-native species arriving in Scotland is increasing year on year leading to a new top 10 species warning list being created.


Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023
Landward returns for a new series

Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023

Landward returns for its Autumn run covering the best stories from the Scottish countryside.


Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023
Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023

Seed potato exports to NI restart from September 30 but Gordon MP told by DEFRA that exports not discussed with EU since March.


Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023
Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023

UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union says members will take part in the action over three days from Tuesday September 26 to Thursday 28.


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