WHETHER you are interested in the debate or not, there was no escaping the launch of the manifesto for Scotland’s independence vote this week. 
News
Morrisons tops British lamb and beef sourcing survey
MORRISONS continues to lead the way in sourcing British red meat with Asda emerging as the worst performer among 10 major retailers surveyed, according to new figures released by EBLEX.
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Large fall in Welsh farm income in last financial year
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Farron backs FG campaign to ban sky lanterns
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Agriculture in the news - September 9
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NFU and CLA express HS2 compensation concerns
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NFUS disappointed by rural development funds proposal
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Hill farmers defend plans to move CAP money uphill
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Interim report on Scottish red tape completed
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No quick fix for slump in cull cow trade
Livestock features
Dairy: Importance of correct dry cow management
Whether you are running a small family dairy or an 80-point rotary parlour, dry cow management can be the root of many issues in the herd.
Machinery news
Innovation competition at the heart of Lamma
Promoting new businesses and innovation is a key theme of the Lamma Show, as this year’s award winners have proved. Geoff Ashcroft talks to the winners.
On farm
Trucking gives grower idea for chip business
One Northern Irish farmer used a trucking job to inspire a new business which is now overloaded with orders, as Barbara Collins discovered when she met the man behind Chip Master.
Livestock sales
Heifers reign supreme at Aberdeen Christmas Classic
HARRY Brown junior, Peterhead, took the supreme championship at the Farmers Guardian-sponsored Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone with heifers sweeping up all the major cattle titles.
Caption competition
Win £50 M&S voucher - January caption competition
ENTER this month’s caption competition and you could win £50 in high street vouchers.
Arable news
Be prepared for new pesticide rules
IMPLEMENTING the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) rules on pesticide use will bring about changes which will potentially affect every farm in the UK, the Voluntary Initiative (VI) is warning.
Daily weather forecasts
DON'T miss our in-depth weather forecast presented by Simon Keeling at lunch time each day, aimed to give the most up-to-date farmers weather service available.
Event report
Smithfield champion lambs sell for record breaking £5100/head
THE champion lambs at the East of England Smithfield Festival, a pair of Beltex-sired lambs weighing 43kg/head from Robin Slade, Hereford, sold for a record breaking £5,100 each to Bowood Yorkshire Lamb to go to Harrods of London.
Young Farmers
Sainsbury's to launch young farmer scholars scheme in 2014
SAINSBURY’S is launching a young farmer scheme at the start of next year which will see the company engage with the younger end of the industry.
Best of British
RHET brings farm animals to Edinburgh
Farm animals became a city centre attraction in Edinburgh thanks to a new initiative by The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET).
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Aberdeen Christmas Classic 2013
farmersguardian updated gallery 'Aberdeen Christmas Classic 2013'
JOIN Farmers Guardian's Agricultural Student of the Year as he spends 11 months in New Zealand. James will be blogging about his adventures and sharing his experiences and breathtaking photos with us all.