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Tillage
New strain of yellow rust likely in Scotland and England
Siobhán Walsh
Yellow rust is reported to be a big issue in winter wheat crops in many varieties in Scotland and England at present.
2 April 2025 Forestry
Coniferous roundwood imports from Scotland are effectively over
The decision come after Scottish Forestry informed the Department of Agriculture last week that it cannot guarantee that the Scottish Pest Free Area (PFA) is free from bark beetles.
8 March 2025 News
1,200-cow Scottish farm seeks manager
Take a look at some of the offerings in the agri-jobs world this weekend.
Charolais and Simmental set new breed records in sensational Stirling trade
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Stirling bull sales which took place at United Auctions in Scotland on Monday.
18 February 2025 Pedigree
Record price of 35,000gns paid for Highland heifer at Oban
Nevan McKiernan reports on the show and sale of Highland cattle at Oban Auctions in Scotland.
14 February 2025 Pedigree
TB herd incidence is on the rise in England
In England, 21,864 animals were slaughtered due to TB from October 2023 to September 2024.
12 February 2025 News
Angus bull sells for UK breed record of £65,600
Nevan McKiernan reports on the inaugural HW Netherton Angus bull sale in Scotland.
11 February 2025 Pedigree
Breeding Stirling champions is something Elrick knows all about
This week, Nevan McKiernan spoke with Mike and Lisa Massie, who run the renowned Elrick herd in Scotland.
29 January 2025 Pedigree
Lynx releases were ‘rogue rewilding’
One of the four big cats released into the wild has died in captivity.
15 January 2025 News
Further pair of lynx illegally released in Scotland
Two pairs of the wild cats have been released in the Scottish Highlands this week, with one couple recaptured.
10 January 2025 News
Beef trade for 2025 is off to a great start
Adam Woods has the latest on the first quotes of 2025 and it’s all good.
8 January 2025 Markets
Using precision technology to enhance farming efficiency
David Fuller gave a rundown of the McGregor Farms business in the Scottish borders region at Tillage Day, supported by the Irish Seed Trade Association. Conor Kehoe reports.
8 January 2025 Crops