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Sheep Breeders Round Table – Premier conference for UK sheep farmers

Sheep Breeders Round Table – Premier conference for UK sheep farmers

The Sheep Breeders Round Table is back as a face-to-face event to be held from Friday 11 - Sunday 13 November 2022 at the Radisson Blu Hotel at East Midlands Airport. This year’s theme will be ‘UK sheep genetics delivering for the nation’ with sessions including the...

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the “AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022” award. The competition, which is open to any Scottish farm, looks to celebrate businesses which have...

Volatility of the global beef market

Volatility of the global beef market

As we move into the second half of the year, prime cattle prices in Scotland continue to hold around 10% higher than last year and 18% above the five-year average. However, in inflation-adjusted terms, they are only around 1% higher than last year while still 11%...

A Royal seal of approval for this year’s Turriff Show

A Royal seal of approval for this year’s Turriff Show

Organisers of the 158th Turriff Show are delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal to the highly anticipated event when it returns after two years on Sunday 31st and Monday 1st August 2022. Alan Gaul, President of Turriff District Agricultural...

LEAF Open Farm Sunday strengthens public trust in British farming

LEAF Open Farm Sunday strengthens public trust in British farming

85% visitors report LOFS had increased their trust in British farming 79% visitors learnt something new about British food or farming 72% visitors said they felt the farming industry is adapting to help combat climate change 56% of visitors report the farm visit had...

Finalists announced for new on-farm sustainability award

Finalists announced for new on-farm sustainability award

• New award from BASF recognises sustainability efforts of UK & Ireland farmers. • The winner will be announced on 28th July 2022, as part of a 20-year celebration of sustainability activity at Rawcliffe Bridge and The Grange • The range of prizes will support...

Young livestock auctioneers link up to look to future of the mart

Young livestock auctioneers link up to look to future of the mart

A group of young auctioneers from competing businesses across Scotland came together with the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) to discuss how the livestock sector is evolving, selling through the marts and what will secure their future.