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Mar 22, 2025 · This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily …

1 day ago · Recent reports to Police Scotland highlight individuals attempting to catch young lambs, with some even driving vehicles into fields. One incident involved the theft of a four …

1 day ago · This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily …

Mar 27, 2025 · Get the inside scoop on farming news, tips, and more in this week's issue of The Scottish Farmer. Watch now for all the updates you need!

3 days ago · But while the whole approach of regenerative farming was called into question in last week’s issue by economist Dr Derrick Wilkinson, there’s no getting away from the fact that the …

Mar 15, 2025 · Minister for Food Security Daniel Zeichner welcomed the estimates but emphasised that more work was needed. He stated: “This government will ensure farming …

Apr 19, 2024 · New conditions for agriculture support from 2025 include a Whole Farm Plan within which two of five options must be chosen. Soil testing and Integrated Pest Management plans …

Jul 28, 2024 · The biggest yield robber in wheat is Septoria, a leaf disease spread by rain splash. According to Dr Aoife O’Driscoll of NIAB: “Growers need to accept that recent environmental …