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Farming community welcomes John Swinney as new first minister of Scotland

The Scottish farming community warmly welcomed SNP leader John Swinney as the seventh first minister of Scotland. 

Big Beef Roadshow launches to empower farmers across Scotland 

The Big Beef Roadshow 2024 will take place across Scotland throughout May and June to support beef farmers in improving practices and driving beef systems forward.  

NFU Scotland thanks first minister Humza Yousaf following his resignation 

NFU Scotland has thanked first minister Humza Yousaf for his service following the news of his resignation. 

Three lambs and pregnant ewe killed in dog attack in Scotland 

Three lambs were found dead and a pregnant ewe had to be euthanised following a suspected dog attack in Stirling, Scotland.

Watch out for sheep toys hidden across Scotland

Almost 2,000 cuddly toy sheep will be hidden across Scotland this Easter to celebrate the 240th birthday of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS).

Showcasing Scotland event generated potential £77m for food and drink producers

Showcasing Scotland, a global food and drink trade event, has generated a potential £77 million in sales of Scottish food and drink to markets around the world.

Showcasing Scotland

Held in Edinburgh from 5-7 March 2024, Showcasing Scotland is organised by Scotland Food & Drink on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership with support from the Scottish

Free dyslexia assessments offered to farmers in Scotland

RSABI has teamed up with Dyslexia Scotland to offer free assessments to farmers over 40, and to raise awareness of the challenges farmers with dyslexia face.

Plough and cultivation centres to open in Scotland         

Two long standing companies have joined forces with the opening of plough centres for Scotland.

“Unprecedented damage” in parts of Scotland after floods

Farmers met with MSPs to discuss extensive damage caused by flooding over the past three days, which has left significant areas of farmland underwater.

Entries open for Scotland’s longest-running silage competition

Entries are now open for the 22nd annual AgriScot silage competition, a prestigious event highlighting the importance of quality silage production, particularly at a time when rising feed and fertiliser costs are putting pressure on farm businesses.

Seed potato trade to resume between Scotland and NI

NFU Scotland welcomed the news, but warned the UK government must double its efforts to unlock the damaging post-Brexit loss of trade with the rest of the EU.

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