Chris Toner kept Niro Mace back off his sheep on the drive at Springhill where the hoggs responded to an un-pressured atmosphere, ensuring Mace achieved the best run of the day.

“Lameness is a major issue in cattle but laminitis is a specific condition that is a bit niche for dairy cattle. You are mainly seeing sore ulcers, sore bruising, digital dermatitis, and white line ...

Explore how dairy farms in Scotland are tackling climate change, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to coping with extreme weather.

As industry grapples with climate change, a natural solution is being employed to mitigate frequent flooding and protect rare species and ...

A new pilot by AHDB and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) aims to help farmers meet environmental targets by individually baselining up to 170 farms.

A new Scottish Holstein award sponsored by Harrison & Hetherington aims to celebrate the next generation of dedicated young breeders who will carry the Scottish Holstein Club into the future.

Being elected chairman of any organisation is a huge honour and for David Gray who heads up the Scottish Holstein Club, it’s been made all ...

Dr Pete Berry, Head of Crop Physiology ADAS, said: “On balance, the later sowing of spring barley brings a lower risk of lodging this year. The rain has reduced soil residual nitrogen levels and some ...

The sun certainly shone for Kilmacolm Show, with favourable weather showcasing the livestock to their best. Supreme sheep was the Texel champion, a one-crop-ewe from Willie Baird, Floors Farm, ...

Accepted amendments to the new agriculture bill will be beneficial in achieving food production, carbon sequestration and biodiversity enhancement side-by-side from Scotland’s land - although room for ...

A new multi-million contract to supply South Korea with monthly shipments of beef should bolster trade throughout the UK. The contract between Dawn Meats and a leading company in South Korea, is to ...

Contrary to popular belief, farming folk and rural residents in Scotland, while sometimes donning overalls and wellies, are just ...