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WEBMV resistance levels in sheep breeds – huge potential to improve flock health. Read more articles. The latest livestock news from The Scottish Farmer.
Changes to farm support coming down into place next year
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Changes coming down the line for support payments. Scottish farmers are facing a raft of changes to the support payment system in 2025. In an announcement by the Scottish Government plus a letter to all support claimants which sets out areas which are being changes. However overall the government …
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WEBRSABI survey highlights the importance of time off farm. Read more articles. The latest farming news from The Scottish Farmer.
Farmers to benefit from flood resilience partnership
WEB7 hours ago · A new initiative has been launched recently to enhance rural flood resilience and assist farmers and communities in adapting to increasingly severe weather patterns. The Rural Flood Resilience Partnership aims to boost collaboration and support farmers in strengthening their defences against flood risks and coastal erosion.
Scotland’s beef cow numbers fall by 8,400 | The Scottish Farmer
WEB3 days ago · MORE NEWS | Beef industry experts react to news of beef suckler decline MORE NEWS | Farming giant Sir John Campbell passes away Last year alone, 1200 cows disappeared from the north-east of Scotland, and Nairnshire lost 20% of their beef herd. Whilst Scotland’s flagship beef industry laments the declining numbers of cows, the independent body set up by the UK Government to advise on hitting ...
Keir Starmer does not rule out cuts to farming budget
WEB8 hours ago · Sir Keir Starmer said his Government was “listening good and hard” to farmers but did not rule out cutting the farming budget in an interview this week. Asked whether he would cut spending on farming at the Budget in October, the Prime Minister told ITV West Country: “We were elected on a mandate for change and I …
Growers storing barley in wait for better price
WEB1 day ago · Barley. Demand for feed barley continues at a £16-£18 discount to feed wheat. Most potential malting samples are meeting the required specification putting the malting premium at around £25/t above the feed barley average price. This has resulted in any non-contracted malting barley remaining on farm hoping for a bigger premium in future.
Agriculture Bill passed by the Scottish Parliament
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The landmark Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill has been passed by the Scottish Parliament this week. Legislation aimed at providing more support to farmers has been passed unanimously at Holyrood. The Bill will require ministers to prepare a five-year rural support plan, dealing with the details of support for farming, forestry ...
Scottish farming plans 2025: full of promises, short on facts
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Peatland in Scotland: Caught between conservation and bureaucracy. The Scottish Government (or Riaghaltus na h-Alba) sent us farmers a letter in July about Support in 2025. Long on pious intent and verbiage – short on facts. A rather muddled and ramshackle effort in truth. There is lots about farming peatland and how it …