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Inclusive Farm is seeking partners to support the development of a farm in Scotland, providing young people with disabilities with a route into agriculture.

Farmers from all sectors who have invested in creating an additional income stream for their business are encouraged to enter Scotland’s ‘Diversified Farm of the Year 2023’ award, with the winner set to receive widespread recognition at the Scottish Agricultural Awards in October.

NFU Scotland has welcomed John Davidson as its new chief executive this week, marking the appointment of the 11th individual to assume the role in the past 110 years.

Following the rural affairs secretary’s recent announcement at the Royal Highland Show, NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy welcomed further clarity on the direction of agricultural support in Scotland, but emphasized the need for more details on how the new eligibility criteria will work in practice.

Farmers in Scotland and Wales have been denied emergency use of Asulox (asulam) for bracken control as the devolved governments opted to follow advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), stating the risks posed to the environment and human health outweigh the potential benefits.

Hill farmer and NFU Scotland member Brian Walker is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently grant emergency authorisation for the bracken control herbicide Asulam to protect upland farmers and crofters and safeguard public health.

The Scottish Government’s decision recognises the risks of cobalt deficiency to animal health and welfare.

Future Farming Expo Scotland is an event that’s been created by farmers and is based on in-depth research looking at addressing the changing agricultural landscape.  It will be held on

NSA Scottish Region is pleased to host a webinar on Wednesday 5th April at 7pm which will look at the recently strengthened laws in Scotland surrounding sheep worrying by dogs and also the

Scotland’s premier arable event, featuring talks and trade stands focussing on knowledge and solutions for the arable industry. Arable Scotland aims to bring together the key players in food production,

Scottish farmers and crofters can now apply for a share of £14 million to convert to organic regardless of land size as the government pushes to double organic land by 2026.

DAERA is offering sheep farmers the opportunity to travel to the Isle of Islay, Scotland, to learn about trial work being carried out on farms, relating to fluke detection and targeted treatments.