Farming latest
Weather backlash
NFU Scotland’s weather aid survey has revealed the extent of the financial pressure, under which many Scottish farming businesses are finding themselves.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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As we were
AFTER Saturday’s downpour, ground conditions are back to square one with huge puddles of water lying in fields and roads and sheds flooded.
Last updated 23 May 2013
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Belted Galloway society first sale
THE Belted Galloway Society holds its first official sale of pedigree cattle at Harrison & Hetherington’s Borderway Mart in Carlisle this Saturday.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Grass too poor to feed cattle
AS the grass slowly begins to grow, farmers are letting their cattle out of the sheds they have been in for far too long.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Lagging behind
ANOTHER day, another dollar or, in our case, another downpour. Driving to work, I could not believe my eyes – the hilltops white with snow again; surely this must be coming to an end.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Lack of grass affects sale
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart had forward 42 prime cattle, 12 young bulls, 36 OTM cattle, 45 spring lambs, 4,977 prime hoggs and 3,281 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on May 2.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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£6m bad weather help for farmers
FARMERS who have been hardest hit by the recent snow and last year’s wet weather are to get help from the Scottish government.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Colts get off to a good start
MELROSE Wasps lifted the cup at the Jed Thistle sevens tournament when they beat the hosts 36-12 in the final.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Let the sun shine
TUESDAY brought a fabulous day of weather with plenty of heat and sunshine. Long may it continue to try to get the grass to grow.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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The first case of Schmallenberg
THE first confirmed case of Schmallenberg disease has been identified on a Dumfriesshire farm.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Farming in danger claim SNP
SNP MSP for the South of Scotland Dr Aileen McLeod has accused the Scotland Office of being “asleep at the wheel” and not understanding the dangers to Scotland’s farming industry shown by the aim to end direct payments out of the Common Agricultural Policy.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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Late demand
CATTLE remain scarce and fat stock at an all time high, although the shortage of grass is keeping the store trade steady.
Last updated 2 May 2013
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NFU call to support our food producers
NFU Scotland is calling on the country to support active farms and target support to maintain production to drive the Scottish food and drink industry.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Lambing at a pace
AFTER last week on holiday to help with the lambing at home, I was glad to be back at work! A good lambing has been had considering the poor weather, with ewes lambing fast.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Sunshine at last
AT LAST, a bit of sunshine has been seen, long may it continue and hopefully a bit of grass growth will be seen.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Snow takes heavy toll on lambing
SCOTTISH farmers met rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead last Friday to outline the severe challenges being faced by agriculture.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Call for support from bank chiefs
SCOTLAND’S farming union has met representatives of banks to highlight the impact the March snowstorms have had on businesses and discuss the long-term legacy the ongoing cold weather is having.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Woodlands and forests identified
SCOTTISH Borders council has approved a new advice note which provides further guidance on planting trees and helps identify suitable areas for new woodlands and forests.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Finding feed
THE prolonged winter weather in Scotland has prompted NFU Scotland to put in place measures to help source and distribute stocks of fodder to its farmers.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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