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Farming
Highlands see new powers to combat sheep worrying
Highlands see new powers to combat sheep worrying
The first lambing with tough new legislation in place is under way
Applications open for next round of Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme
Applications open for next round of Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme
Support is being focussed on low emission slurry spreading equipment and slurry store covers that are proven to reduce harmful ammonia emissions.
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 16 prime cattle and 1233 prime sheep today.
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 16 prime cattle and 1233 prime sheep today.
Sheep and cattle were sold today at Dingwall and Highland Marts.
Ukraine is the bread basket of Europe and the consequences of war will be felt by all of us
Ukraine is the bread basket of Europe and the consequences of war will be felt by all of us
I have just returned home from the Nuffield Farming International Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC).
Turriff Show set for a spectacular return
Turriff Show set for a spectacular return
The two day event returns for 2022 and this year features the National Highland Cattle championship.
Chance for young shepherds to be recognised
Chance for young shepherds to be recognised
National Sheep Association Scotland are encouraging under-26's to apply to their shepherd of the year competition.
Crofters reminded of census deadline on Thursday
Crofters reminded of census deadline on Thursday
The Crofting Commission is reminding crofters that they must return their crofting census by Thursday this week.
'Exceptional heifers' stars of a 'phenomenal' show at Dingwall Mart
'Exceptional heifers' stars of a 'phenomenal' show at Dingwall Mart
DINGWALL and Highland Marts Ltd sold 15 prime cattle and 1229 prime sheep.
Strath Halladale left without cattle as last of stock sold
Strath Halladale left without cattle as last of stock sold
More than a century of cattle breeding on a Sutherland strath has come to an end with the sale of the last remaining stock.
Crofting Commission election results are revealed
Crofting Commission election results are revealed
New commissioners to the Crofting Commission have been elected.