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Rural & Farming News

DUMFRIES BASED DAVID KEILEY TO HEAD SCOTTISH RURAL COLLEGE DAIRY TEAM

Dumfries based David Keiley has been appointed Senior Dairy Specialist with SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College. David will lead in the delivery...

TOP NOTCH LINE UP OF SPEAKERS FOR DAIRY OPEN DAY IN DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY

  Chairman of Dairy Growth Board amongst those who will speak NFU Scotland is inviting farmers from across the country, in particular those with an interest...

INAUGURAL MEETING OF DYSLEXIA WORKING GROUP FOR FARMERS HELD

  Milestone in NFUS campaign to better support dyslexic farmers and crofters The inaugural meeting of the Farming with Dyslexia Working Group, led by NFU Scotland,...

NFU SCOTLAND COMMENTS ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR GOODS VEHICLES OVER 3.5 TONNES

  Jamie Smart, Legal and Technical Committee chairman for NFU Scotland commented:   “As of 9th September, drivers of goods vehicles, including floats, over 3.5 tonnes...

DUMFRIES MART WEEKLY PRIMESTOCK REPORT

DUMFRIES PRIMESTOCK –10.09.2014 Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart held their Weekly Sale of Primestock in Dumfries on Wednesday. Small show of Prime Cattle far short of...

JOINT INDUSTRY STATEMENT CALLS FOR SCOTTISH SHEEPKEEPERS TO DOUBLE TAG OLDER EWES

  The derogation that allows older sheep tagged before 2010 to be moved in batches between businesses will end in January 2015. Given the sizeable proportion...

6367 SHEEP SOLD AT DUMFRIES MART ANNUAL BREEDING SALE

DUMFRIES 29.08.14 The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart plc held their Annual Sale of 6367 Breeding Sheep at Dumfries on Friday.A Huge ringside of both...

SOLWAY COAST COCKLE FISHING STUDY CLOSES PREMATURELY

 A study being carried out  into cockle fishing on the Solway coast has closed after the contractor withdrew from the project. The study, an innovative...

NFU SCOTLAND EXTENDS SCOTCHWATCH CAMPAIGN TO MONITOR IMPACT OF RUSSIAN TRADE BAN

NFU Scotland is to extend its regular monitoring of retail shop shelves to examine any impact that the Russian trade ban may have on...

STEWARTRY YFC COME 3rd IN WEST REGION MIXED HOCKEY

An excellent turn out at West Region Mixed Hockey Tournament on Sunday 17th August at Cambusdoon Sports Ground. Well done to all 11 teams...