by Andrew Williamson | Sep 23, 2024 | Press Releases
With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, Caledonian Marts at Stirling is trialling a sheep dipping service at its store and breeding sheep sales. Buyers can opt in to have the sheep dipped before leaving the mart, and they are separated out as they leave...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 23, 2024 | JCM News
A portion of 80g of carrots costs around 5.5p to put on our plates, and, if I ate them daily until Christmas, this iconic British vegetable would still cost me less than a Big Mac. But growers believe that its low pricing by retailers means that carrots are not valued...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 18, 2024 | Press Releases
The Oxford Farming Conference is proud to announce the return of the bursary programme for the third year, enabling more than 40 individuals to attend the UK’s leading agricultural conference. Generously supported by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust and other key...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 18, 2024 | Press Releases
Event Details: Date: Thursday 3 October 2024 Location: Cockett Barn Farm, Hexgreave Park: Farnsfield NG22 8LW Time: 08:30 to 15:00 On the day highlights include: Variety Trials – Explore the latest developments in carrot varieties. Exhibition Stands – Visit the...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 17, 2024 | Press Releases
AgriScot, the UK’s leading farm business event, has now opened entries for its dairy competition ahead of the judging at the event on 13th November 2024. With a prize fund of £25,000 – the largest of any dairy competition in the UK – and a broad range of...