Crofter issues appeal to dog owners after ‘horrendous’ attack on sheep
A crofter in Yell has told of a “horrendous” dog attack which left one of her sheep so badly injured she had to put it
READ FULL STORYA crofter in Yell has told of a “horrendous” dog attack which left one of her sheep so badly injured she had to put it
READ FULL STORYMP Alistair Carmichael will lead a debate in parliament on the groceries code adjudicator, the government body which oversees the relationship between farmers and other…
READ FULL STORYOrkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has urged the government to to show stronger commitments to back farmers and crofters amid “uncertain” future.
READ FULL STORYAn apprentice farmer has been named as a “young talent” finalist in national awards celebrating Scotland’s exceptional food and drink.
READ FULL STORYA top apprentice has gained special recognition in the Scottish Parliament. A motion has been lodged at Holyrood celebrating the achievement of North Roe farmer…
READ FULL STORYA 21-year-old farmer from North Roe has been named Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year. Julie-Ann Murray earned the honour at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards ceremony…
READ FULL STORYFamers and crofters have been asked to donate a lamb in an appeal by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS). Part of…
READ FULL STORYThe Tories have faced fresh criticism over a new commission intended to scrutinise all of the UK’s trade deals for their impact on agriculture.
READ FULL STORYFresh criticism has been levelled against plans to change conditions in which livestock can be transported by ferry.
READ FULL STORYFarmers have called for all visitors to the isles to be tested for coronavirus and to spend time in quarantine.
READ FULL STORYFarmers and fishermen have been thanked for their efforts keeping shops supplied throughout the pandemic. Jamie Halcro Johnson, the Highlands and Islands MSP, paid tribute…
READ FULL STORYHighlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd has warned that farmers and food producers could be hit by a post-Brexit trade deal with the USA –…
READ FULL STORYFarmers will be gathering at Holyrood on Tuesday to demand change in farming policy.
READ FULL STORYWith the tender deadline for the Northern Isles ferry contract fast approaching, Aberdeen & Northern Marts has paid tribute to the “positive contribution” current operator…
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