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Scottish Government fails hill farmers and crofters
WEB4 hours ago · Former Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy Fergus Ewing MSP has slammed the Scottish Government for failing to pay out millions of pounds earmarked for hill farmers and crofters. In an exclusive interview with The Scottish Farmer, the SNP Inverness and Nairn MSP is outraged at the £46.1m ‘IOU’ published in a recent official letter from ...
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WEBBoy, 8, who died after farm shooting in Cumbria is named. Read more articles. The latest farming news from The Scottish Farmer.
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WEBBluetongue virus outbreak across Europe raises concerns in the UK. 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 …
Scotland’s beef cow numbers fall by 8,400 | The Scottish Farmer
WEBSep 20, 2024 · 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 ...
How will harvest 2024 turn out in Scotland? | The Scottish Farmer
WEBJul 28, 2024 · This has been a get-out-of-jail card for many, as well as putting many contract farming agreements under pressure, as £363/acre to an absentee landlord might appear a more attractive option. This is a three-year scheme, and farmers also receive £2,000 upfront to cover admin or pay for a consultant to navigate the best options.
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WEBNational news from The Scottish Farmer. Cuil shearling tops Ayr Blackface sale at £11,000 – Aberuchill leads lambs at £8000
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WEBStunning snapshot of harvesting at Whitebog New Deer farm in Aberdeenshire.
Latest advice: Planning spring cropping options in Scotland
WEBDec 11, 2022 · Maize harvest was generally earlier due to crops reaching maturity sooner, with yields varying anywhere from 35-60 t/ha, depending on soil type and nutrient input.”. Growers should generally look to earlier varieties with an FAO rating of 160-190, again soil type dependent, he advises. Favourable varieties include Pioneer P7326 and P7034.