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A derogation from the three-crop requirement may yet make a difference to some farmers.

Farmers offered release from the three-crop rule

May 5 2018

Beef producers who breed calves from suckler cows could be in line for payments of £99 per animal under the support scheme.

Beef producers will get share of £38m pot

May 3 2018

Mill of Peattie Farm Cottage, near Woodside.

Perth & Kinross

Man killed in forklift accident on Perthshire farm

May 2 2018

A Scottish Government spokesman said there were no plans to review the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Warning after escalation of livestock worrying

April 28 2018

John Davidson farms manager, with dog Peg, at Penicuik Estate uses thermal hydrolysis on the land as fertilizer. See Centre Press story CPPOO; "Poo cakes" made out of human waste intended to be used as fertiliser have been poo-pooed by farmers who say it may see crops rejected by the whisky industry. The unique idea was put forward to farmers as a cost-effective alternative to expensive artificial fertilisers which can cost up to £250 per tonne. Despite the human waste cakes costing only £2.45 per tonne - the National Farmers Union has warned its members against using the "poo cakes". The NFU believes that crops using the thermal hydrolysis -- or TH cakes -- could be rejected by the money-spinning whisky industry. Organic matter is removed from 165 tonnes of sludge processed at Scottish Water's Seafield treatment site every day.

Farmers warned over use of human waste fertiliser

April 17 2018

The lambing season is under way for most Scottish farmers.

Farmers may be given additional support

April 13 2018

The Government is seeking exemption from the rules for 2018 .

Calls for three-crop rule to be ditched

April 12 2018

Farming

Warning that damage by beavers will bite into public cash

April 12 2018

The SRUC’s study into spot market straw prices warns that farmers will face higher costs

Price of straw rises by around £50 a tonne

April 5 2018

Defra has launched a traceability system for farm livestock in England.

Livestock traceability system hailed by Gove

April 4 2018

Soft fruit growers say that increasing labour costs and low margins mean they cannot afford to sell their crops at lower prices.

Medical chief criticises price of Scottish soft fruit

March 31 2018

British taxpayers would still be required to fund the industry to the same level of support as it currently receives until at least 2027,

NFUS unveils its vision for agricultural policy after Brexit

March 29 2018

The single application forms are the most important forms farmers will fill out.

Farmers urged to ensure they complete SAF forms

March 15 2018

The government will not support any attempt to introduce new predatory species such as the lynx to Scotland.

Farmers given assurance over lynx reintroduction

February 10 2018

Mr Ewing said the government would continue to support and incentivise high-quality, sustainable food production.

Funding will be focused on food production, vows Ewing

February 10 2018

Sepa came under fire for refusing to enter into the debate

Beavers a bigger priority than Brexit as rodents hit Tayside

February 9 2018

The farmers' union has called on Defra Secretary Michael Gove to support a European Commission amendment

Call for flexibility in sheep processing controls

January 13 2018

The announcement comes at the outset of a winter of soaring feed and bedding bills

Muller’s price cut sparks anger among producers

December 2 2017

Glyphosate is widely used to control weeds and speed up the maturation process. It is also used on oilseed rape pre-harvest

Five-year glyphosate licence ‘disappointing’

November 28 2017

Farming organisations are desperate for clarity on the future of the chemical

EU states fail to agree future of glyphosate licensing

November 10 2017

Glyphosate is considered essential for use on crops like oilseed rape

Last-minute lobbying for use of glyphosate

November 8 2017

A range of production and environmental measures are being considered as possible policy proposals

Union’s farm policy suggestions include capping support payments

November 3 2017

Dog attacks can leave animals with traumatic injuries.

Perth & Kinross

Fresh bid to combat increase in dog attacks on livestock

November 2 2017

Lord Duncan said remaining in the CAP for the duration of the transition period would be a “worst case scenario”

UK aiming for CAP withdrawal on Brexit day

October 28 2017

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Fife

Queensferry Crossing: Farmers’ union given all-clear for tractors to use new route

September 12 2017

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