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
NFU and CLA express HS2 compensation concerns
THE NFU and Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have expressed concerns over the compensation package for landowners affected by the proposed HS2 rail link.
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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
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Tesco beef contracts give sector a shot in the arm
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Pesticides may be withdrawn after risk assessment change
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Sainsbury's to launch young farmer scholars scheme in 2014
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McDonald's young farmer training programme open
Livestock features
Dairy: Monitor heifers closely to achieve targets
If you cannot measure, then you cannot monitor is an old adage, and it is one which applies to modern calf rearing, says Advanced Nutrition’s veterinary nutritionist Debby Brown.
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
Timm family takes Skipton supreme beef title
FATHER and son Willie and Jonathan Timm, of TWH Farming, Easingwold, won both the male and female prime cattle championships at the Farmers Guardian-sponsored Christmas show and sale at Skipton.
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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
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Event report
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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Newark Xmas primestock Dec 2013
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