Big boost for the Big Build The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) Big Build campaign received an extra boost this week when Jim Fairlie... 20 June 2025
Shift in Scotland’s rural land market Scotland’s rural land market is showing signs of cooling, with falling demand in key sectors such as commercial forestry and... 20 June 2025
Future farming Investment Scheme A new flexible grants scheme offering farmers and crofters capital investment will open next month, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon... 19 June 2025
The James Hutton Institute announces state-of-the-art genomics technologies The James Hutton Institute leads the world in scientific research and breeding programmes aimed at developing new potato varieties with... 10 June 2025
Scottish researchers investigate impact of wearable technology on dairy farming A new research project is investigating how wearable technology for cows affects dairy farmers’ daily work and wellbeing across Scotland,... 2 June 2025
Next generation farming More than £2 million will be available to support young people entering farming through a pre-apprenticeship programme and training fund.... 21 May 2025
Almost £30,000 Raised by Borders Farming Family Ahead of Walking Challenge A Borders farming family has been overwhelmed by the incredible support received ahead of their 100-mile fundraising walk this June,... 21 May 2025
Is fungus the future? Scientists at The James Hutton Institute have found that a fungus hiding inside common grasses could play a major role... 14 May 2025
Aberdeenshire farmer raises awareness of Lyme disease An Aberdeenshire farmer is helping to raise awareness of the potentially life-changing impact of Lyme Disease from tick bites. Stuart... 13 May 2025
Study raises concerns for adders in Scotland The latest Scottish Adder Survey found that the reported distribution of Britain’s only venomous snake shrank significantly in Scotland between 1994... 28 April 2025