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Ewe lambs make the most of scenic Maryculter pastures

A charming look at Devon and Cornwall Longwool ewe lambs enjoying the peaceful Maryculter countryside, captured beautifully by Kirsty Sutherland.

10.03.2026 22:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Farmer tickets released for 167th Great Yorkshire Show

Discounted farmer tickets for the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are now on sale, offering flexible anyโ€‘day entry at 2025 prices for eligibleโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 22:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bell Ingram strengthens AMC team with experienced rural property valuer

Bell Ingram boosts its AMC finance team with the appointment of rural valuer Catherine Lawson, enhancing support for farm and rural business lending.

10.03.2026 21:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RHET Fife launches engaging food and farming events for pupils

Fife primary pupils are gaining real-world experience of farming and food production through RHETโ€™s hands-on learning events across local farmsโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Cheviots framed by a stunning Kirkdale Estate view in Carsluith

A striking shot of Cheviots at Cleughead, Carsluith, captures the sweeping views across the Kirkdale Estate. A beautiful glimpse of rural Galloway.

10.03.2026 19:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Special farm snapshot captures beloved 18โ€‘year old Blonde dโ€™Aquitaine Lamar

A touching farm photo shows 18โ€‘yearโ€‘old Blonde dโ€™Aquitaine Lamar looking over the Forth at Blackness, a quiet show bull loved for his gentleโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 19:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Organic farming target set out ahead of Holyrood election

Soil Association Scotland urges political parties to expand organic farming, calling for 10 of Scotlandโ€™s farmland to be managed organically byโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 18:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Free quad bike helmets offered to farmers in new safety drive

Over 100 free quad bike helmets are being offered to improve farm safety as Scotland pushes for wider helmet use across agriculture.

10.03.2026 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bluetongue curbs eased as cross-border livestock trade resumes on island of Ireland

Crossโ€‘border livestock movements restart after new bluetongue controls are agreed by NI and ROI authorities, easing disruption for cattle andโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 16:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Two schools in south-west Scotland were temporarily locked down after a bull escaped

Two schools in Newton Stewart were placed in lockdown after reports of a loose bull, with pupils kept indoors until the animal was safely captured.

10.03.2026 14:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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SRUCโ€™s five year shake up puts farm skills, campuses and cash under scrutiny

SRUCโ€™s 2026โ€“31 plan promises a โ€œglobal powerhouseโ€ for the rural economy, but farmers will judge it on courses, campuses, practical skillsโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 14:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Volunteer for the Countryside Clean-up and protect your local landscape

Scottish farmers and communities are encouraged to join the 2026 Countryside Clean-up to tackle litter and protect rural areas across Scotland.

10.03.2026 14:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Famous Scotch whisky family back with landmark single malt launch

Aberargie Distillery launches its first single malt Scotch, marking the Morrison familyโ€™s return to distilling with a barleyโ€‘toโ€‘bottleโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 13:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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10.03.2026 12:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet the Ayrshire woman blazing a trail in farming industry

Ayrshireโ€™s Iona Smith is inspiring young women in farming, championing sustainability, and driving change across Scottish agriculture.

10.03.2026 10:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New chief executive takes up position at Ulster Farmers' Union

Conall Donnelly becomes UFU chief executive, aiming to strengthen the unionโ€™s voice and support farm families through major industry change.

10.03.2026 09:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Deutz-Fahr expands Scottish network with two new dealers

SDF Group, the manufacturer behind Deutz-Fahr tractors, has expanded its dealer network in Scotland with the appointment of two family-runโ€ฆ

10.03.2026 08:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tackling beta-mannans could unlock broiler performance gains

Reducing beta-mannans in poultry diets can enhance broiler performance and feed efficiency by limiting anti-nutritional effects.

10.03.2026 05:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Morning light over the Moorfoot Hills captures Scotland at its peaceful best

A stunning morning view over the Moorfoot Hills, captured by Gavin Brown, highlights the peaceful beauty between Midlothian and the Scottish Borders.

09.03.2026 22:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More heartbreak for Jeremy Clarkson at Diddly Squat Farm

Clarkson's Farm and Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has hinted at more heartbreak at Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.

09.03.2026 21:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scotland pushes UHF cattle tags by 2026 as EU and Defra go lowโ€‘frequency

Scotland plans UHF cattle EID by endโ€‘2026 while EU rules favour lowโ€‘frequency tags. Farmers face a highโ€‘stakes wait on SPS talks, marketโ€ฆ

09.03.2026 20:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ewe lambs make the most of scenic Maryculter pastures

A charming look at Devon and Cornwall Longwool ewe lambs enjoying the peaceful Maryculter countryside, captured beautifully by Kirsty Sutherland.

09.03.2026 20:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Silicon biostimulants help cereals recover from flooding stress

Wet soils have weakened cereal crops, but silicon biostimulants can restore roots, boost growth, and help plants recover from earlyโ€‘season stress.

09.03.2026 19:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Genus profits soar as Canada clears PRRS-resistant geneโ€‘edited pig

Genus reports record halfโ€‘year profits as its PRRSโ€‘resistant geneโ€‘edited pig wins Canadian approval and a major China porcine joint ventureโ€ฆ

09.03.2026 19:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vaccination and management key to reducing antibiotic dependence in dairy calves

New data shows reducing oral antibiotics in calves offers dairy farmers a major opportunity to cut overall antimicrobial use on farm.

09.03.2026 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Scottish milking herd bucks GB downward trend which marked at 1.3 decline

GBโ€™s milking herd has fallen to 1.60m head, the lowest in a decade, with a 1.3 yearโ€‘onโ€‘year decline raising concerns over future production.

09.03.2026 18:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Auctioneers report strong demand for scarce fodder from New Deer to Dorset

Tight fodder supplies and rising feed costs are driving strong demand and higher prices across the UK, with farmers facing a costly winter.

09.03.2026 18:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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West Shawtonhill Limousin cross heifer takes ยฃ3750 or 947p per kg at Lanark

A champion Limousin cross heifer topped the Lanark show and sale at ยฃ3750 as strong prices and standout entries marked a busy day of trading.

09.03.2026 17:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Farmer tickets released for 167th Great Yorkshire Show

Discounted farmer tickets for the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are now on sale, offering flexible anyโ€‘day entry at 2025 prices for eligibleโ€ฆ

09.03.2026 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BrewDog sells Highland estate after โ€˜Lost Forestโ€™ plans abandoned

BrewDog has sold its Kinrara estate, transferring major carbon assets and raising fresh debate over the future of Scotlandโ€™s carbon-focused landโ€ฆ

09.03.2026 16:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0