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...
Farmers, chefs and nutritionists are coming together this Autumn to celebrate one of the UK’s most heroic vegetables. Friday 3rd October is the second British Carrot Day, created by a group of passionate UK farmers who want the nation to rediscover the versatility,...
Farmers, chefs and nutritionists are coming together this Autumn to celebrate one of the UK’s most heroic vegetables. Friday 3rd October is the second British Carrot Day, created by a group of passionate UK farmers who want the nation to rediscover the versatility,...
Farmers, chefs and nutritionists are coming together this Autumn to celebrate one of the UK’s most heroic vegetables. Friday 3rd October is the second British Carrot Day, created by a group of passionate UK farmers who want the nation to rediscover the versatility,...
Wellbeing charity Farmstrong Scotland has launched its annual survey for 2025 following last year's findings that revealed over one third of farmers and crofters across Scotland reported low wellbeing levels. The 2024 survey, conducted in partnership with research...