The Scottish Farmer - farming and agri-business news
Find the latest news and updates on farming, livestock, produce, diversification, workforce, emergency and weather in Scotland and beyond. Read articles, opinions, letters and cartoons from The Scottish Farmer, the leading source of agriculture information since 1893.
News - The Scottish Farmer
The Scottish Farmer is a website that covers news, events, and topics related to agriculture in Scotland and beyond. Find out the latest on conservation, politics, awards, diversification, and more from the farming industry.
Field Margins: Neil McGowan talks about Autumnal gains
3 days ago · With only five inches of rain for September and October combined, coming in a fine warm spell, stock have fairly flourished in the autumn compared to a stagnant summer. There has been a good flush of grass in front of them and no days lost to standing with their backs up against the cold, beating ...
Report urges Scotland to lead sustainable farming revolution
Dec 1, 2023 · Incentives for change - The recommendations in the report emphasise incentivising public benefits. This means that farmers adopting nature-based solutions could receive payments for supporting a clean water supply or reducing flood risk, fostering a positive transition toward sustainable farming practices.
Profitable farming, climate, biodiversity hopes for 2024
Jan 5, 2024 · To that end, one of STFA’s main priorities for the New Year will be to ensure that the new agricultural support policy, introduced to replace the current CAP schemes, is appropriate and practicable for tenants.. The long-awaited Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill was finally introduced at the end of September. As expected, this is a …
Where will Scotland’s beef come from with reduced numbers?
Nov 1, 2024 · Despite higher throughputs in Ireland and a price differential of 97.1p per deadweight kg; beef cattle values in Scotland remain at record levels with no signs of abating. With production well underway for Christmas, latest figures show All steer and heifer prices in Scotland again up on the ...
The Scottish Agricultural Awards finalists announced
Oct 2, 2023 · Find out who are the 35 finalists competing for 12 awards in the Scottish Agricultural Awards, sponsored by The Scottish Farmer, AgriScot and RHASS. The event will take place on October 26th in Glasgow and celebrate excellence and innovation in Scottish agriculture.
Young farmers concerned about new inheritance tax rules
4 days ago · MORE NEWS | Neil Wilson highlights budget's disconnect with businesses MORE NEWS | Rapidly reducing direct payments for English farmers announced This increased expenditure could threaten many small family farms already struggling financially. The new policy is set to particularly affect the next generation, making their voices crucial at this pivotal moment.
This is the time to go organic, Scottish farmers told
Jan 26, 2022 · Scottish Ministers have agreed to deliver future rounds of the organic conversion funding up to and including 2024. AECS agreements are over five years and conversion payments will normally be paid for up to two years, except for permanent crops such as fruit trees where a three-year conversion period applies.
Scotland delivers early £288 million support payments
Sep 17, 2023 · A key commitment in the 2023-24 Programme for Government, the initial payments are worth approximately £288 million in total and will be paid to over 13,000 businesses across Scotland.