While eggs are the primary focus of Aberdeenshire’s Farmlay Eggs, the head of one the UK’s best-known names in egg production always looks forward to the harvest. “It’s my favourite time of year,” says Iain Chapman, managing director of his family’s £40m turnover egg...
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New industry development programme looks to cultivate the future of the potato industry
GB Potatoes, in association with the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA), has launched a new initiative to support the skills and knowledge development of future growers, leaders and industry experts. Supporting individuals from seed production to the end...
From Coast to Countryside: EQ Food and Drink Pavilion showcases our region’s finest local produce
Turriff Show’s EQ Food and Drink Pavilion is regarded as one of the top attractions at the north east’s traditional yet innovative two-day agricultural show. Running on 3 and 4 August at the Haughs in Turriff, the popular event is set to welcome over 24,000 visitors...
James Farrell, Draft Finance Bill APR & BPR Comment, 22 July 2025
APR & BPR Comment, 22 July 2025 - James Farrell, Head of Rural Consultancy, Knight Frank In keeping with a now-familiar pattern of sudden and short-sighted announcements, the Government has today published draft legislation confirming its planned reforms to...
Ring remains king for putting confidence back into the beef sector
Buoyant beef trade at Scotland’s livestock marts is keeping confidence strong in the sector. Even though cattle prices are down from the highs seen earlier in the year, they are still well up year on year, instilling ongoing confidence among beef producers, says...
Farmland prices edge down as Knight Frank reports slowdown in market activity
The farmland market in England and Wales continues to drift, with buyers and sellers hesitating in the face of ongoing political and economic uncertainty. According to the latest Knight Frank Farmland Index, average values for bare agricultural land fell by 2.3%...
Turriff Show prepares to welcome over 3,000 animals to the showground this summer
It is now weeks away from Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show. Once again, Turriff Show has an impressive number of livestock entries lined up for the whopping 1,500+ classes taking place on Sunday 3 and Monday 4 August. Entry numbers are now confirmed across...
HBS Ring Ltd and Ringlink Scotland Ltd Confirm Merger to Strengthen Support for Scottish Farmers and Crofters
Two of Scotland’s long established and respected agricultural cooperatives, Highland Business Services (HBS) Ring Ltd and Ringlink (Scotland) Ltd, are delighted to confirm the formal approval and completion of the proposal to merge the two businesses, effective from 1...
Farmer by name, farmer by nature
Turning her back on a professional curling career has helped Beth Farmer have a clean sweep of her wellbeing FOR somebody who has only just turned 25, Beth Farmer has already managed to fit an awful lot into her young life. Coming from a farming family there can be no...
David Felce wins 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability
Cambridgeshire farmer David Felce wins 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability Award in partnership with The Andersons Centre was requested for the FASTAC, The Country Trust and The Royal Entomological Society Judges praise Felce for collaboration, biodiversity...