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Record year for cereal yields in Scotland, figures show
This year was a record year for cereal yields in Scotland, with total yield now sitting at a 20 year high, official government statistics show. The…
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NI roofing contractor fined after fatal fall from farm building
A Northern Irish roofing contractor has been fined £1,000 following a fatal fall from a farm building over two years ago. The Health and Safety…
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Bird flu: Defra's new online system to report dead wild birds
Defra has launched a new online reporting system to report dead wild birds in Britain as part of the government's latest response to the outbreak…
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Survey to gauge impact of surging input costs on Scottish farming
NFU Scotland has launched its intentions survey to gauge the impact of soaring input costs on future food production plans. The survey has opened as…
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Farming must be viewed as critical in energy bill review, sector says
NFU Scotland has called on food production to be viewed as a critical industry when the government announces its review of the Energy Bill Relief…
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Martin Kennedy to stand unchallenged for NFU Scotland president
Highland tenant farmer Martin Kennedy will stand unchallenged for the position of president of NFU Scotland at the union’s AGM in February. If…
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Trust in farmers rises since pandemic but falls for regulators
Trust in food authorities such as the government and regulators has fallen since the pandemic, while trust in farmers has increased, according to…
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Scottish farming charity RSABI raises £65,000 at special event
Attendees at a fundraising event held by agricultural charity RSABI have helped raise over £65,000 to support Scottish farmers in need. Around 150…
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Highly regarded sheep farmer recognised for contribution to sector
A highly regarded Scottish sheep producer has been recognised for his contribution to the UK sheep industry. The National Sheep Association (NSA) has…
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Most people plan to support farm retailers this Christmas, survey says
British consumers plan to ‘give the gift of local’ this Christmas to support farmers and independent businesses, new research says. While 38% of…
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