Farming

OBITUARY

Robert Dalrymple was a community man through and through

Robert Dalrymple was a sleeves-up farmer who was lynchpin of Ballantrae
When Kings Arms Farm was invited to host Scotsheep, Scotland's biennial national sheep event, in May 2018, more than 5,000 sheep farmers from around Scotland descended on the village of Ballantrae, in south-west Scotland. They were there to admire the work and expertise of Robert Dalrymple, a renowned Ayrshire farmer and countryman.

C&D Auction Marts, Dumfries

C&D Auction Marts, Dumfries

Ewes meet flying trade at Newton Stewart as lamb falls

A previous sale at St Boswells Mart

A previous sale at St Boswells Mart

Busy day for bullocks at St Boswells

The Royal Highland Show

The Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland Show

Record ticket sales secure the future of the Royal Highland Show

The Flow Country could become Scotland's next UNESCO World Heritage site

The Flow Country could become Scotland's next UNESCO World Heritage site

All systems ‘flow’ for new UNESCO listing at Scotland’s peatland wonder

Terry the European Wolf at Longleat

Terry the European Wolf at Longleat

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'Reintroducing lynx, wolves or bears unacceptable to Scots farmers and crofters'

Strong show of lambs at Newton Stewart as prices ease in Dumfries

Harrison & Hetherington, St Boswells

Harrison & Hetherington, St Boswells

Cast sheep in demand at Ayr as heifers unchanged at Lanark

Scottish Lib Dems launch manifesto with promises on health and education

Scottish Lib Dems launch manifesto with promises on health and education

General Election

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Scottish Lib Dems launch manifesto with promises on health and education

C&D Auction Marts, Dumfries

C&D Auction Marts, Dumfries

Farming: 'Pleasing return' for pure Texels from Mull of Galloway

Animal rights activists vandalise King Charles portrait over RSPCA allegations

Animal rights activists vandalise King Charles portrait over RSPCA allegations

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Animal rights activists vandalise King Charles portrait over RSPCA allegations

Messrs Craig Wilson auction, Ayr

Messrs Craig Wilson auction, Ayr

Prime lambs easily cash at Ayr while heifers drop at Lanark

On the prowl for Scotland's big cats: are pumas, panthers and lynx out there?

On the prowl for Scotland's big cats: are pumas, panthers and lynx out there?

On the prowl for Scotland's elusive big cats: are pumas, panthers and lynx out there?

A mother pig in a farrowing crate

A mother pig in a farrowing crate

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Thousands call for Scotland to ban 'cruel' pig farming practice

Harrison & Hetherington St Boswells

Harrison & Hetherington St Boswells

Farming chiefs highlight benefit of cattle technology

Scottish Woodlands to plant 3,000 hectares of new trees n 2024

Scottish Woodlands to plant 3,000 hectares of new trees n 2024

Scottish Woodlands to plant 3,000 hectares of new trees in 2024

Farmers must be under 'no illusions' about poor safety record

Farmers must be under 'no illusions' about poor safety record

Farmers must be under 'no illusions' about poor safety record

Just some of the huge variety of potatoes curated by The James Hutton Insititute

Just some of the huge variety of potatoes curated by The James Hutton Insititute

Celebrating the incredible power of potatoes

2000 bees were killed in the overnight vandalism attack

2000 bees were killed in the overnight vandalism attack

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Farm owners in Inchyra express 'utter contempt' for vandals who killed 2000 bees

Messrs Craig Wilson, Ayr

Messrs Craig Wilson, Ayr

Farmers outline hopes for major Scottish food survey

New agriculture group set up to address 'real concern'

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Farm chiefs criticise supermarket giant for New Zealand lamb move

Animal welfare activists claimed to have witnessed “disturbing” conditions at Glenrath Farms

Animal welfare activists claimed to have witnessed “disturbing” conditions at Glenrath Farms

Scots egg farm supplying Asda and Tesco at centre of hen cruelty probe

The disease infects cows (stock pic)

The disease infects cows (stock pic)

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Scottish farm quarantined after mad cow disease case discovered

Scots farmers urged to meet funding deadline

Harrison & Hetherington St Boswells

Harrison & Hetherington St Boswells

Lambs see big jump on the week at St Boswells

It is hoped the research could help present-day crops adapt to climate change

It is hoped the research could help present-day crops adapt to climate change

Prehistoric soil microbes studied in bid to climate-proof today’s crops

Scots farmers express concern over post-Brexit border controls

Should we be growing food in Scottish cities?

Isha was one of 12 named storms to hit the UK this past season

Isha was one of 12 named storms to hit the UK this past season

Business Voices

Beaten by bad weather, why shoot ourselves in the foot with Brexit?

Farm chiefs declare Yousaf exit 'must not derail' key legislation

The dualling of the A9 is a long way behind its original target

The dualling of the A9 is a long way behind its original target

Letters: Lack of investment in main trunk roads in the north is a dereliction of duty

Alasdair Macnab

Alasdair Macnab

Fatality report is 'stark and sobering reminder' for farming industry

Applications open for King's foundation Food for the Future education programme

Applications open for King's foundation Food for the Future education programme

King Charles III

King’s Foundation opens applications for food waste education programme

Scots farmers seek refuge from one of the 'most challenging springs on record'

Martin Kennedy, head of NFU Scotland

Martin Kennedy, head of NFU Scotland

General Election 2024

'Pivotal' period ahead for Scotland's farmers

Harrison & Hetherington, St Boswells

Harrison & Hetherington, St Boswells

Strong trade in Hoggs at St Boswells amid scarcity at Ayr

Remaining jobs saved as historic farming business bought out of administration

Remaining jobs saved as historic farming business bought out of administration

Remaining jobs saved as historic farming business bought out of administration

Scots farm chiefs issue funding call in new manifesto

Scots farmers voice opposition to seasonal worker fees

Brexit label change to cost Scottish family dairy £300,000

Brexit label change to cost Scottish family dairy £300,000

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Brexit label change to cost Scottish family dairy £300,000

Three lambs were found dead after a suspected dog attack

Three lambs were found dead after a suspected dog attack

Three lambs dead and pregnant ewe euthanised after suspected dog attack

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production

NFUS moves for talks with Scottish Government on hen welfare

Cast cows meet with demand at St Boswells

Cast cows meet with demand at St Boswells

Cast cows meet with demand at St Boswells

Scottish farmers unconvinced by Tory MP's plea to keep BST all year round

Scottish farmers unconvinced by Tory MP's plea to keep BST all year round

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Scottish farmers unconvinced by Tory MP's plea to keep BST all year round

Chickens at one of the three intensive chicken farms in Lincolnshire supplying the Co-op that was visited by activists as part of an investigation by Open Cages between between August and November 2022 (Open Cages)

Chickens at one of the three intensive chicken farms in Lincolnshire supplying the Co-op that was visited by activists as part of an investigation by Open Cages between between August and November 2022 (Open Cages)

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Scotland could be first part of UK to ban laying hens being kept in cages

Scottish farmers welcome 'anchor' beef support scheme

Farm chiefs call for 'profitability and resilience' to be built into food system

A group of delegates network at the 2023 Diversity Conference

A group of delegates network at the 2023 Diversity Conference

A proactive approach to making a fairer society

Scottish farmers demand clarity on £40m beef support scheme

Value of farm to fork for scheme members comes under review

Value of farm to fork for scheme members comes under review

Value of farm to fork for scheme members comes under review

The administrators flagged 'cash-flow difficulties'

The administrators flagged 'cash-flow difficulties'

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More than half of jobs lost as Scottish business collapses

Scottish farmers would welcome 'clearer labelling system'

Craig Wilson, Ayr

Craig Wilson, Ayr

Price of hoggs dips at St Boswells after months of strong demand