A charitable giving page that opens like this, lays bare the agony of losing a child. “On Sunday 26th January 2025, our 2-year-old, Eleanor and her big sister Fiona, went to bed like any other night. We played, read stories, tucked them in and sang a lullaby....
BASF Agronomy blog featuring award-winning Niab agronomist, Patrick Stephenson Current situation: “We were doing quite well at delaying drilling this autumn but the dam has now burst and diesel is being burnt. Weather and soil conditions are just too good to hold back...
Wallace Currie’s inspiring journey is a powerful reminder that looking after your wellbeing is important for your physical health but can also help you to transform your mindset. His positive and driven outlook on life has carried him through remarkable personal...
The Galbraith Stirling Bull Sales this October boasts a strong line up with 339 pedigree bulls entered alongside over 250 females many with calves at foot, including three herd dispersals. Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers, United Auctions, will be holding a...
A livestock nutrition expert is urging farmers to make critical decisions now on winter feeding strategies, with a hot, dry summer resulting in reduced silage stocks across Scotland. "This year has once again reminded us of the unpredictability of weather 'patterns' –...
Now in its 25th year, the AgriScot Silage Competition has opened for entries to showcase the very best of this year’s silage production from across the country. The longest running silage competition in the UK, with entries from over 3,000 farmers since it began, it...
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has announced the speaker line-up for its 2026 conference, taking place from 7 to 9 January, with the theme ‘Growing Resilience’. Opening and closing the programme will be global food systems expert Jack Bobo and conservation...
Wellbeing charity Farmstrong Scotland has announced a new campaign to help the agricultural community better understand the menopause and its impact on farming homes and workplaces, for both women and men. Launching in October, to coincide with Menopause Awareness...
The overlooked strength of a staple British Food Fortnight invites us to reflect on the food we grow in this country and the farmers who bring it to our tables. It is also an opportunity to look beyond the familiar and rediscover the true value of staples that too...
Julian Thirsk is an Arable Consultant for Niab. He is responsible for 7,800ha across Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland, as well as his own 325ha farm located in North Yorkshire. In this latest blog Julian reflects on last year's grassweed control, the current...