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Farming
Heifer from Invercharron Mains is overall champion at Dingwall Marts annual show
Heifer from Invercharron Mains is overall champion at Dingwall Marts annual show
There was some keen bidding at Dingwall and Highland Mart at an annual cattle sale.
Buyers out in force at at Dingwall sheep sale
Buyers out in force at at Dingwall sheep sale
The first major Cheviot breeding ewe sale kicked of with a bang with a packed ringside of buyers out in force.
Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"
Edward Mountain MSP says delay in crofting reform is showing "complete disregard for crofters"
Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022.
New appointments to the board of Quality Meat Scotland
New appointments to the board of Quality Meat Scotland
Ian Bentley, Peter Brown, Adrian Ivory, Scott Jarron and Niall Jeffrey will take up new roles.
Top prize at Rogart sheepdog trials goes to Aberdeen handler
Top prize at Rogart sheepdog trials goes to Aberdeen handler
Ian Wilkie notched up 96 points - three points ahead of his nearest rival Will Cormack and his dog Jill.
'Fantastic show' of blackface sheep drives strong trade at Dingwall Mart
'Fantastic show' of blackface sheep drives strong trade at Dingwall Mart
Dingwall and Highland Marts yesterday sold 6249 store lambs.
Seminar gave a fascinating glimpse into diversification
Seminar gave a fascinating glimpse into diversification
Crofting is a part-time occupation so diversification has always been important.
Dingwall mart sheep sale prices
Dingwall mart sheep sale prices
Dingwall and Highland Marts sold 4376 sheep yesterday.
Well-fleshed lambs returning 'phenomenal values' for time of year at Dingwall mart
Well-fleshed lambs returning 'phenomenal values' for time of year at Dingwall mart
There was some 'electric' trade at Dingwall and Highland Marts today with shortage in some meat supplies driving sales.
Perfect day for sheepdog trials
Perfect day for sheepdog trials
Just over 60 dogs ran on the day, with competitors from Shetland to Aberdeenshire.