Author Posts: Farmers Guide

A new report from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed the value of Scottish exports of red meat and offal rocketed to an all-time high of over £93 million in the year from August 2022 to July 2023.

The National Sheep Association has emphasized the need for all four UK nations to adopt a consistent approach to sheep health following recommendations made in the Scottish Government’s recent Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) report.

Entries are now open for the 22nd annual AgriScot silage competition, a prestigious event highlighting the importance of quality silage production, particularly at a time when rising feed and fertiliser costs are putting pressure on farm businesses.

Award-winning dairy farmer Robert Craig from Cumbria has been appointed as chairman of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF), taking over from Devon dairy farmer Di Wastenage.

Proposals for new levy rates from the start of the 2024/25 financial year have been published today (4th October) by AHDB’s sector councils, representing beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy and pork.

Nitrogen, a key element in agricultural systems, is the focus of CIEL’s (Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock) latest report that offers recommendations on how the industry can better utilise this essential nutrient and reduce excessive leaching to the environment.

AHDB has announced the launch of three new strategic dairy farms as part of its networking programme promoting farmer-to-farmer learning and knowledge exchange.

Farmers harvesting bumper maize crops this autumn are being advised to take extra precautions to avoid leaving mud on roads and protect other road users.

The 20th year of the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show is on course to attract the most diverse range of machines in its history. That’s thanks to some special anniversary classes and a display reviving some of the first ever exhibits.

John Deere and Yara have announced a partnership that will help farmers transition to a more sustainable food system through optimising their use of fertilisers.

This year’s BFREPA Live event will feature Scottish egg producer James Baxter, who will talk about the harsh realities of dealing with bird flu, having lost his entire flock of nearly 200,000 hens to a mandatory cull following a positive test in January.

Claas has announced that from 1st October 2023, all its agricultural machinery that meets the latest emissions standard will be approved for use with hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs) and new machines leaving the factory will now be filled with this sustainable biofuel, saving 2,500 tonnes of CO2 a year.