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
Pet travel to Northern Ireland From 4th June 2025, you will need a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document (PTD) to take your dog, cat or... 24 April 2025
Support to help people enter farming A new information pack has been published to support new entrants into farming. The ‘Farming Opportunities for New Entrants Group... 16 April 2025
New project considers the role of seaweed to improve crop fertiliser use The James Hutton Institute has announced its involvement in a pioneering new research project, ‘Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a... 16 April 2025
Plans for new abattoir get funding boost Orkney’s farmers, crofters and producers could benefit from a new local abattoir which will help them bring their produce to... 14 February 2025
New deal for agriculture Farmers and crofters will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and £26 million next year, First Minister... 12 February 2025