Balthayock celebrates Charolais milestone in the Sidlaws
A Charolais breed milestone and half a century of renowned pedigree stockmanship in the Sidlaws is about to be celebrated with a big Balthayock birthday party.
Farming news
Fruit for the Future on show at Invergowrie
Soft fruit producers and agronomists will hear the latest research findings from the James Hutton Institute (JHI) at this summer’s Fruit for the Future at Invergowrie on Thursday.
Work needed to bring beef ‘back from brink’
Farming leaders say the measures required to bring the UK beef industry “back from the brink” rely on supermarkets, meat processors and the food service sector stimulating demand and guaranteeing transparency by putting the country of origin on their labels.
Horse champion to the fore at Kirriemuir Show
The weekend proved yet again that it takes more than a shower to dampen the spirits of Kirrie Show stalwarts.
Pig sector wants greater safeguards to stop virus
The pig industry has appealed for border surveillance to be stepped up after DNA fragments of African Swine Fever (ASF) were found in illegally imported meat in passenger luggage at a Northern Ireland airport.
Fife focus for Luing cattle breeders outing
The image of Luing cattle is entwined with the challenging land of their Hebridean heritage, but breed enthusiasts visiting Fife next week will find evidence they are just as suited to the gentler climes of the East Neuk.
Johnson pledge over convergence funds
A six-year battle to win back the full £160 million of European “convergence” top-up funds owed to Scottish farmers has finally been won – but only if Boris Johnson is elected prime minister.
NFUS launches campaign to boost Scotch beef sales
The farmers’ union has taken meat promotion into its own hands with the launch of a campaign calling on consumers to eat Scotch beef.
Farmers warned about ‘aggressive’ new potato blight strains during Meigle open day
Warnings over aggressive new blight strains which can take crops down in days were not lost on dozens of potato farmers who gathered yesterday on the AHDB’s “Spot” monitor farm near Blairgowrie.
Smart cameras to cut agrochemicals usage
A smart camera crop treatment system, designed to enable farmers to reduce standard agrochemical usage by up to 90%, is being developed by Angus-based SoilEssentials.