Scottish farming news

Alan Brown: "The serious decline of our domestic beef sector is nothing less than a disgrace"

Alan Brown: "The serious decline of our domestic beef sector is nothing less than a disgrace"

03 June 2025
'Bizarre and irrelevant' – Peta criticised for Royal Highland Show livestock parade demands

'Bizarre and irrelevant' – Peta criticised for Royal Highland Show livestock parade demands

03 June 2025
Proposed amendments to legislation could make crofting 'less difficult'

Proposed amendments to legislation could make crofting 'less difficult'

03 June 2025
Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

Only 36% of winter wheat crops rated in good or excellent condition as dry spring takes it toll

03 June 2025
Ministers considering 'unrealistic' proposals to reduce meat and dairy consumption to reach net zero

Ministers considering 'unrealistic' proposals to reduce meat and dairy consumption to reach net zero

02 June 2025
Sheep farmers warn they could reduce sheep herds to avoid 'trauma' of sea eagle predation

Sheep farmers warn they could reduce sheep herds to avoid 'trauma' of sea eagle predation

01 June 2025
NSA Highland Sheep Preview: Midfearn Farm to host Scottish Highlands sheep event

NSA Highland Sheep Preview: Midfearn Farm to host Scottish Highlands sheep event

30 May 2025
Galloway National Park proposal will not go ahead after farmers cite 'lack of benefits'

Galloway National Park proposal will not go ahead after farmers cite 'lack of benefits'

29 May 2025
Farmers 'furious' after report tells public to eat less meat and dairy to reach net zero by 2045

Farmers 'furious' after report tells public to eat less meat and dairy to reach net zero by 2045

28 May 2025
Scottish Greens 'blast' Scot Gov ahead of plans to halt Galloway National Park proposal

Scottish Greens 'blast' Scot Gov ahead of plans to halt Galloway National Park proposal

27 May 2025
Letters: "Rural crime is a growing threat to Scotland's countryside"

Letters: "Rural crime is a growing threat to Scotland's countryside"

20 May 2025
Next Generation Hill Farmers: 13-year-old Scottish farmer hopes to continue family legacy

Next Generation Hill Farmers: 13-year-old Scottish farmer hopes to continue family legacy

18 May 2025
Investment needed to halt 'worrying decline' in beef cattle numbers

Investment needed to halt 'worrying decline' in beef cattle numbers

17 May 2025
Farming groups welcome Efra report which seeks to delay family farm tax for 12 months

Farming groups welcome Efra report which seeks to delay family farm tax for 12 months

16 May 2025
Scotland leads the way for organic farming

Scotland leads the way for organic farming

15 May 2025
Extensive diversification sees arable farm developed into a year-round destination

Extensive diversification sees arable farm developed into a year-round destination

14 May 2025