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Lambs as dear
After another wet week yet more agricultural events have been cancelled. Although this growy weather has seen ewes and lambs just as dear as they have been and store cattle very much in demand.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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Sharp trade for sheep
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart had forward 75 prime cattle, 10 young bulls, 32 OTM cattle, 1,695 spring lambs, 567 prime hoggs and 4,097 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, June 28.
Last updated 5 July 2012
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‘Check insurance’ after cattle deaths
THE widely-reported deaths of four prize-winning Holstein cattle in Fife last month highlights key insurance cover issues for farmers, says a leading broker.
Last updated 4 July 2012
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Increase of prime stock saw trade sharper
Last updated 28 June 2012
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Make the best of sunshine
WHAT a weekend, I don’t think I have seen any rain like it.
Last updated 27 June 2012
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The packs are back at busy town show
THE Scottish hound show returns to the Castleholm in Langholm by kind permission of Buccleuch Estates on Saturday, August 18.
Last updated 27 June 2012
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Best cattle still in demand
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart had forward 45 prime cattle, 12 young bulls, 29 OTM cattle, 1,369 spring lambs, 1,338 prime hoggs and 4,732 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, June 14.
Last updated 21 June 2012
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Emergency bid for bracken control herbicide
THE future for bracken control in Scotland and the rest of the UK is becoming clearer after a meeting of key stakeholders in Manchester.
Last updated 20 June 2012
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Business day on woodfuel
AN EVENT to promote woodfuel as a sustainable and low-cost form of renewable energy is being held at Raehills, St Anns near Lockerbie on June 28.
Last updated 20 June 2012
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Gearing up for the big show
AFTER yet another weekend of torrential rain, the sun shines on us this morning as most of the farming fraternity gears up for the Royal Highland Show this week.
Last updated 20 June 2012
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Big demand for store cattle
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 50 prime cattle, 10 young bulls, 36 OTM cattle, 761 spring lambs, 1,894 prime hoggs and 2,944 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, June 7.
Last updated 14 June 2012
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Hedge your bets
EVERY farmer knows a good farm hedge stops stock roaming, while keeping them safe and sheltered.
Last updated 14 June 2012
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Animated trade for breeders
LAST Wednesday we attended Scot Sheep at Dumfries House in Cumnock, Ayrshire and a large number of people attended as the rain cancelled work at home. It was great to see our stand well attended.
Last updated 13 June 2012
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Spring lambs leap ahead
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart had forward 57 prime cattle, 5 young bulls, 36 OTM cattle, 499 spring lambs, 2,521 prime hoggs and 4,054 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, May 31.
Last updated 7 June 2012
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Decision on CAP budget ‘critical’
THE presidents of NFU Scotland and the Irish Farmers Association have called on their governments and MEPs to ensure the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget for the single farm payment and rural development programmes is secured for the next financial term.
Last updated 7 June 2012
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Be alert to tag theft
AFTER the recent theft of sheep and lambs in the Borders, NFU Scotland is warning farmers to keep spare and replacement sheep tags secure.
Last updated 6 June 2012
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Join us at shows
With the good weather continuing, many farmers are finally getting the silaging done and clipping started.
Last updated 6 June 2012
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Trials huge success in glorious sunshine
THE annual Penton discussion group sheepdog trials were held in glorious weather last Saturday, attracting the largest entry of dogs in recent years to the event at The Haithwaite, Penton.
Last updated 31 May 2012
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Disaster strikes
At last, a heatwave. Isn’t it great? Look out the window and everything seems to be great.
Last updated 30 May 2012
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