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Farming: Industry left in the dark over abandonment of Kept Animals Bill

27 May 2023
Farming: Industry left in the dark over abandonment of Kept Animals Bill

Farming: Industry left in the dark over abandonment of Kept Animals Bill

27 May 2023

The National Sheep Association has said it is frustrated over the confusion left as a result of the government dropping flagship legislation.


Could your local area be Scotland's next National Park?

14 May 2023
Could your local area be Scotland's next National Park?

Could your local area be Scotland's next National Park?

14 May 2023

Communities across Scotland are being asked to consider whether their local area could be designated as the country’s newest national park.


Warning that Auction Marts should be categorised as critical rural businesses

14 May 2023
Warning that Auction Marts should be categorised as critical rural businesses

Warning that Auction Marts should be categorised as critical rural businesses

14 May 2023

Executive Director of The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland, Neil Wilson gives his commentary on the current national situation.


New Scottish Charities Bill passes first stage

14 May 2023
New Scottish Charities Bill passes first stage

New Scottish Charities Bill passes first stage

14 May 2023

Proposed legislation to update and strengthen charity law has passed its first parliamentary stage.


NFU Scotland challenges Deputy First Minister over £33 million Future Funding

07 May 2023
NFU Scotland challenges Deputy First Minister over £33 million Future Funding

NFU Scotland challenges Deputy First Minister over £33 million Future Funding

07 May 2023

NFU Scotland is seeking clarification on a timetable to return deferred funding of £33 million to the rural portfolio.


National Drought Group urges farmers to plan now to preserve water supply

30 April 2023
 National Drought Group urges farmers to plan now to preserve water supply

National Drought Group urges farmers to plan now to preserve water supply

30 April 2023

Unprecedented weather swings, from the driest February in 30 years to the wettest March in 40 years, highlight how we cannot rely on the weather.


Autism organisations launch diagnosis survey

11 April 2023
Autism organisations launch diagnosis survey

Autism organisations launch diagnosis survey

11 April 2023

Scottish Autism has joined forces with Autism Rights Group Highland to launch a survey on people's experience of autism assessment and diagnosis.


Liver fluke study delivers win-wins for animal and environmental health

09 April 2023
Liver fluke study delivers win-wins for animal and environmental health

Liver fluke study delivers win-wins for animal and environmental health

09 April 2023

Routinely treating sheep and cattle for liver fluke has led to overuse of treatments and costs to farmers and the environment which could be avoided.


Antiques Roadshow heads to Brodie Castle

08 April 2023
Antiques Roadshow heads to Brodie Castle

Antiques Roadshow heads to Brodie Castle

08 April 2023

The latest episode of the Antiques Roadshow which airs on Sunday shows the eclectic mix of items brought in by viewers to the event at Brodie Castle.


Farming Union welcomes start of beef calf scheme payments

31 March 2023
Farming Union welcomes start of beef calf scheme payments

Farming Union welcomes start of beef calf scheme payments

31 March 2023

Farmers and crofters have started to receive valuable payments as part of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme


Landward returns for a new series

26 March 2023
Landward returns for a new series

Landward returns for a new series

26 March 2023

Scotland’s longest running countryside show, Landward returns for its spring series on BBC Scotland on Thursday, April 6.


Beechgrove Garden returns to screens for a new season

26 March 2023
Beechgrove Garden returns to screens for a new season

Beechgrove Garden returns to screens for a new season

26 March 2023

The Beechgrove Garden is back celebrating its 45th anniversary as Carole Baxter, George Anderson and Diana Yates introduce the first show.


Flock to the Show: Scotland’s rural charity launches public art trail

25 March 2023
Flock to the Show: Scotland’s rural charity launches public art trail

Flock to the Show: Scotland’s rural charity launches public art trail

25 March 2023

The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's Flock to the Show public art trail comes to Caithness in April.


Wildlife management legislation introduced to Parliament

23 March 2023
Wildlife management legislation introduced to Parliament

Wildlife management legislation introduced to Parliament

23 March 2023

A Bill to protect the environment and tackle the persecution of birds of prey has been published.


Public consultation launched on legal minimum for school learning hours

23 March 2023
Public consultation launched on legal minimum for school learning hours

Public consultation launched on legal minimum for school learning hours

23 March 2023

Councils will be required by law to provide the equivalent of 25 teaching hours per week in primaries and 27.5 hours per week in secondaries.


Scotland to take part in UK trial of Emergency Mobile Phone Alerts warning system

22 March 2023
Scotland to take part in UK trial of Emergency Mobile Phone Alerts warning system

Scotland to take part in UK trial of Emergency Mobile Phone Alerts warning system

22 March 2023

A test message will be issued to mobile phones across the UK as part of a UK-wide test of the service on Sunday, April 23.


Emma, Oti and Rylan’s Big Red Nose Day Challenge set to air on BBC One

08 March 2023
Emma, Oti and Rylan’s Big Red Nose Day Challenge set to air on BBC One

Emma, Oti and Rylan’s Big Red Nose Day Challenge set to air on BBC One

08 March 2023

A Special one hour documentary about the trio's journey to the summit of Cairn Gorm is to air on Tuesday, March 14 at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.


Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023
Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville has outlined support for pupils during industrial action in an open letter.


Farming: Agrecalc’s new UK-specific N2O model helps farmers optimise fertiliser

12 February 2023
Farming: Agrecalc’s new UK-specific N2O model helps farmers optimise fertiliser

Farming: Agrecalc’s new UK-specific N2O model helps farmers optimise fertiliser

12 February 2023

A new upgrade to Agrecalc’s farm carbon calculator promises to unlock new opportunities in both emissions and cost savings for farmers.


Red Nose Day trio complete Cairn Gorm challenge

11 February 2023
Red Nose Day trio complete Cairn Gorm challenge

Red Nose Day trio complete Cairn Gorm challenge

11 February 2023

A euphoric Emma Willis, Oti Mabuse and Rylan have reached the summit of Cairn Gorm Mountain to complete their Red Nose Day challenge.


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