Scotland

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

Scientists in Scotland have discovered that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier, healthier herds, marking an important step in animal welfare assessment.

NEWS 4 July 2026

How farm technology could tell whether cows are happy or moody

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Export of Irish beef to Scotland

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

VIEWPOINTS 24 June 2026

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

Scottish farm to slaughter 271 cattle after failing inspection

NEWS 4 June 2026

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

Rawburn heifer smashes UK and European Angus record

PEDIGREE 5 May 2026

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

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Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

The IFA and UFU are reporting that farmers both sides of the border wish to see the trade of breeding cattle and sheep reopen.

NEWS 18 October 2025

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

Agri jobs: farm partnership opportunities in Scotland

The deadline to apply is fast approaching for the two roles in Scotland.

NEWS 18 October 2025

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Manhattan maxes out at 38,000gns in HW Netherton Angus sale

Angus bulls sold for as high as 38,000gns in the HW Netherton Angus bull sale in Scotland on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 October 2025

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Farmer Writes: back to reality in a cold and wet January

Lucy Christie was home in Scotland over the Christmas and new year period.

FARMER WRITES 18 October 2025

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Listen: 'More information needed on mart boards on animals at UK cattle sales'

Adam Woods reports from the annual British Cattle Breeding Conference in the UK.

NEWS 18 October 2025

World-famous cow lines in demand at HW Netherton Angus sale

World-famous cow lines in demand at HW Netherton Angus sale

Angus breeders from all over Europe and the UK purchased in the HW Netherton Angus production sale on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 18 October 2025

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

NI Farmer Writes: season drawing in with tup lamb sales

With some rams sold in Ballymena, it’s now off to Scotland, writes Lucy Christie.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 October 2025

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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