Rural & Farming News

27000gns For Swagger of Glenrath New Galloway Bull World Record Price

It was all smiles as dreams came true for two new breeders at the recent Galloway Cattle Society Spring Show and Sale held in...
SCHMALLENBERG VIRUS

Schmallenberg Virus Devastates Flock In Dumfries & Galloway

NFU Mutual Group Secretary Michael Goldie writes of his experience with the virus. This lambing season has been incredibly challenging for my Mum and I...

Windblow Contingency Plan Stood Down After Storm Eowyn

Scottish Forestry has confirmed that the Windblow Contingency Plan has been stood down in Scotland. The decision was taken after Scottish Forestry’s local staff gauged initial feedback...

Scotland’s Farmers & Crofters To Host Postponed #stopthefamilyfarmtax Rallies On 1 & 2 February

NFU Scotland has announced that tractor rallies and events will take place across Scotland this weekend (1 and 2 February) to highlight how the...
‘Woodland Laboratory’ established to examine natural regeneration processes on forestry sites

‘Woodland Laboratory’ Established To Examine Natural Regeneration Processes On Forestry Sites

What naturally regenerates on a felled woodland site if it isn’t replanted? How can different ‘natural regeneration’ treatments influence the range of timber and...
DECLINE IN SCOTTISH DAIRY HERDS A CONCERN

Decline In Scottish Dairy Herds A Concern

Figures released by the Scottish Dairy Cattle Association (SDCA) reveal a net decrease of 30 dairy herds in Scotland during 2024, bring the total...
REGIONS FARMERS SET TO JOIN NATIONWIDE DAY OF ACTION AS FIGHT TO #STOPTHEFAMILYFARMTAX GOES ON

Regions Farmers Set To Join Nationwide Day Of Action As Fight To #stopthefamilyfarmtax Goes...

On Saturday 25 January, NFU Scotland Dumfries and Galloway members will join others in the #StopTheFamilyFarmTax nationwide day of action by holding a Tractor...
NFU SCOTLAND WELCOMES INDEPENDENT UK FARM ASSURANCE REVIEW REPORT

NFU Scotland Welcomes Independent UK Farm Assurance Review Report

NFU Scotland has welcomed the publication today (Monday 20 January) of a comprehensive report on the status and effectiveness of current farm assurance schemes...
MP seeks cross-border response Foot and Mouth Reaching UK from Germany

MP Seeks Cross Border Response Foot & Mouth Reaching UK From Germany

A DARK period when large parts of rural Dumfriesshire were devastated by a major outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was recounted at Westminster on...
GERMAN 'FOOT AND MOUTH' CASE CAUSES CONCERN FOR REGIONS LIVESTOCK FARMERS

German ‘Foot & Mouth’ Case Causes Concern For Region’s Livestock Farmers

The UK Government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), following a case being confirmed in Germany. The...