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Rural & Farming News

Farmers Invited To Take Part In Longest Running, Large Scale Survey

A quarter of Scottish farmers will be contacted about their plans for the next five years as part of the largest and longest running...
Supporting the next generation of farmers

Supporting The Next Generation Of Farmers

Participants in a programme designed to encourage new entrants into farming have commented on its successes. An evaluation of the Scottish Government’s Starter Farm Initiative...

Reviving the Blackface Wool Market: Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Showcases Sustainable Fashion at...

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere team have been invited to join British Wool at this year’s Royal Highland Show, to showcase their pioneering...

Tracking a Second Year of Salmon Migration in Galloway

In 2021, the first phase of a salmon smolt tracking project took place, with young salmon tagged and monitored as they travelled down the...
First Milk has announced that its milk price will reduce by 1.04ppl from July 1, 2023, taking its price to 36.85 ppl for a manufacturing standard litre, including the member premium. 

Dairy Farmers Feel The Pressure As Milk Prices Cut Even Further

First Milk has announced that its milk price will reduce by 1.04ppl from July 1, 2023, taking its price to 36.85 ppl for a...
Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Limited on Tuesday 30 May 2023 had forward 515 prime and cast sheep.

Wallets Marts Primestock Sale Report – 30/05/23

Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Limited on Tuesday 30 May 2023 had forward 515 prime and cast sheep.   126 New Season lambs sold to average 319.64...
Counting down to Scotland’s Beef Event

Counting Down To Scotland’s Beef Event

As the sun shines the marquees are being erected, trade stand spaces are being marked out and the countdown is on to Scotland’s Beef...

Dumfries Mart Breeding Cattle – Cows with Calves Sale Report

C & D Auctions held their Annual Sale of Beef Breeding females in Dumfries on the 19/5/23.   230 were forward to a large ringside of...
On-farm events will help build resilience

On Farm Events Will Help Build Resilience

With rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns and the removal of pesticides adding to the uncertainties in farming, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have...
Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy

Innovators Wanted To Help Boost Rural Economy

Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in...