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The black and white sheep of the family

An unusually coloured lamb born at a Melvich farm last week has been described by his owner as like a sheep in cow's clothing.

Over zealous ewes are put right into the 'naughty paddock'

We’ve been lambing for a few weeks and things are ticking over, with the usual trials and tribulation

SAF deadline fast approaching for farmers and crofters

NFU Scotland is encouraging crofters and farmers to prioritise filling out their Single Application Form as soon as possible.

Survey reveals increase in sheep-worrying attacks by dogs

Over two thirds of sheep farmers responding to a survey reported that they had seen an increase in sheep-worrying attacks by dogs in the past year.

Lambing and other spring jobs offer thought for future

April already and as expected it brings lambing, mixed weather, IACS, and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) inspections.

Molly Nolan calls for greater efforts to catch fly-tipping offenders

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan has hit out at the "catastrophic" impact of fly-tipping and called for greater efforts to catch those responsible.

Results in for the Big Farmland Bird Count

Results are just in for the eighth annual Big Farmland Bird Count with record numbers of participants taking part.

PICTURES: Snow drifts made feeding a challenge on the croft

Marianne Ross, a crofter at Migdale, Sutherland, with her husband Gavin, shares her experience of life on the croft over the last few months

Kennel Club gives its backing to responsible dog-walking campaign

A campaign by NFU Scotland promoting responsible dog-walking this Easter has been backed by the Kennel Club.

Lairg crofter sets up rural skills training centre

A new training facility is set to open in Sutherland.

Cattle prices at mart 'surpass expectations'

Dingwall and Highland Marts held a cattle sale yesterday.

Prime cattle and sheep prices from Dingwall and Highland Marts today

Prime sheep and cattle prices from Dingwall and Highland Mart today.

Spring brings with it the optimism of a new season

After a long and cold winter, the sight of snowdrops and the emerging daffodils brings with it the optimism of a new season.

Sutherland Agricultural Show called off for second year running

Organisers of Sutherland's county show feel it would be 'inappropriate' to organise a large gathering this summer.

Armadale farmer's lockdown buy featured on This Farming Life

North coast hill farmer Joyce Campbell's special lockdown purchase is unveiled to the world in This Farming Life on Wednesday evening.

Farming leaders welcome short-term lets legislation withdrawal

Law would have introduced licensing of B&Bs and self-catering and potentially need to require planning permission

Convergence cash has been used to top up payments

From the Croft

Farming

The black and white sheep of the family

Over zealous ewes are put right into the 'naughty paddock'

Over zealous ewes are put right into the 'naughty paddock'

SAF deadline fast approaching for farmers and crofters

SAF deadline fast approaching for farmers and crofters

Survey reveals increase in sheep-worrying attacks by dogs

Survey reveals increase in sheep-worrying attacks by dogs

Lambing and other spring jobs offer thought for future

Lambing and other spring jobs offer thought for future

Molly Nolan calls for greater efforts to catch fly-tipping offenders

Molly Nolan calls for greater efforts to catch fly-tipping offenders

Results in for the Big Farmland Bird Count

Results in for the Big Farmland Bird Count

PICTURES: Snow drifts made feeding a challenge on the croft

PICTURES: Snow drifts made feeding a challenge on the croft

Kennel Club gives its backing to responsible dog-walking campaign

Kennel Club gives its backing to responsible dog-walking campaign

Lairg crofter sets up rural skills training centre

Lairg crofter sets up rural skills training centre

Cattle prices at mart 'surpass expectations'

Cattle prices at mart 'surpass expectations'

Prime cattle and sheep prices from Dingwall and Highland Marts today

Prime cattle and sheep prices from Dingwall and Highland Marts today

Spring brings with it the optimism of a new season

Spring brings with it the optimism of a new season

Sutherland Agricultural Show called off for second year running

Sutherland Agricultural Show called off for second year running

Armadale farmer's lockdown buy featured on This Farming Life

Armadale farmer's lockdown buy featured on This Farming Life

Farming leaders welcome short-term lets legislation withdrawal

Farming leaders welcome short-term lets legislation withdrawal

Convergence cash has been used to top up payments

Convergence cash has been used to top up payments

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