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Targeted TMR blend lifts productivity and reduces labour for farmer

Targeted TMR blend lifts productivity and reduces labour for farmer

Making the switch to a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) has delivered significant benefits for flock health and efficiency at Lochfer Farm, of Inverdunning Farms, in Bridge of Allan. Since joining the farming operation five years ago, Jack Shaw has been making substantial...

Free practical meeting on tech and software for livestock producers

Free practical meeting on tech and software for livestock producers

Livestock farmers are invited to a free day of discussions and practical demonstrations to find out what farm management software and technology is right for their farming business. The meeting on 23 January, at United Auctions, Stirling, is being organised by Monitor...

Late journalist’s book to raise money for prostate cancer charity

Late journalist’s book to raise money for prostate cancer charity

A highly respected journalist whose “wonderful” weekly newspaper columns had the ability to make his readers both laugh and cry will continue to help people even after his death from prostate cancer. Described as “a wonderful writer” and “a philosopher” by former...

Another year under the hammer for Scotland’s Auctioneers

As Scottish auction markets bring 2023 to a close, auctioneers across all of Scotland’s marts have seen an increase in both buyers and sellers around the ring. Prime cattle and sheep sales have continued to do well, and prices have been strong. Despite the lack of...

Slurry trials save farmer mucking about with grass growth

Slurry trials save farmer mucking about with grass growth

A South-West dairy farmer has been trialling different rates of slurry and artificial fertiliser in silage fields to see how he can optimise yields and reduce costs. With input prices remaining high, John Kerr at Woodhead Farm in Ayrshire wanted to see if he could...

East Coast Viners expands its livestock nutrition team

East Coast Viners expands its livestock nutrition team

Leading animal nutrition specialists and feed mill, East Coast Viners is pleased to welcome trainee ruminant nutritionist Rebecca Bennett as it expands its team. A recent graduate of Harper Adams University, Rebecca brings with her broad practical on-farm experience...

Scotch Beef sizzling at The Devonshire London

Scotch Beef sizzling at The Devonshire London

One of London’s most talked about new places to eat has credited the Scotch beef it serves for helping win rave reviews. Michelin-starred chefs and top food critics have been some of the first to book a table at The Devonshire, tucked away in central London behind...

Agriculture’s international spotlight to shine on Scotland.

Agriculture’s international spotlight to shine on Scotland.

Tickets have gone on sale for an international agricultural conference with Royal roots being hosted in Scotland. The Princess Royal is patron of the 30th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) Conference, an organisation which was founded in 1957 by...