ADAS’s latest research on Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle and lodging brings hope for UK OSR crop Data demonstrates high CSFB larvae numbers doesn’t always equal low yields Modelling showed that Caryx® reduced the lodging risk from one in three, to one in five or six for a...
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‘Weir Dancing for Doddie’ Charitable Dinner and Dance 2025 raises incredible funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
The ‘Weir Dancing for Doddie’ Charitable Dinner and Dance 2025, held on 28 February, has raised an outstanding £101,444 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The event welcomed 600 guests to the P&J Live for a night of entertainment and dancing thanks to Robert...
Journey towards net-zero barley production: BASF and Boortmalt produce first Verified Impact Units in Europe
Project measured impact of sustainable farming practices and generated additional revenue for barley growers Average savings of 2.3 tons CO₂e per hectare, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by close to 90 percent Project delivered through BASF’s Global Carbon Farming...
Farmlay’s longest standing employee say Farmlay is an egg-cellent firm to work for
Farmlay’s General Manager and longest standing employee, Lesley Arnott, has spent 26 years working at Cockmuir Farm, near Strichen, and shares her experience as a valued team member of the family-owned business, reflecting on how the business has evolved and grown...
Agronomy Coop Chief Calls for Cooperative Research for a Sustainable Sector
We need to cooperate on crop research to create a sustainable agricultural industry, says Adam Christie, Managing Director of independent agronomy coop, Scottish Agronomy. “As the industry undertakes some major changes to meet the challenges of Net Zero, it is...
Ewe Nutrition: Make feed plans pay
Profitable sheep farming requires effective nutrition, which is the key to healthy, prolific ewes says Ruminant Nutritionist, Steven Eddie of East Coast Viners Animal Nutrition. The advice was discussed at recent Ewe Nutrition workshops delivered by East Coast...
Farmstrong Scotland appoints NHS Occupational Therapist and Agricultural Consultant to its board
Farmstrong Scotland, the wellbeing charity for farmers and crofters, has appointed two new trustees following an overwhelming response to its first-ever public call for board members. The peer-to-peer led programme, which recently secured charity status, was keen to...
Gilmour Lawrie appointed as new Chair of AgriScot
AgriScot has announced the appointment of renowned South Ayrshire dairy farmer, Gilmour Lawrie, as its new Chair. He succeeds Robert Neill, who has led the event for the past seven years, strengthening its position as the UK’s premier farm business event. A committed...
Commentary from Jon Williams, BASF Head of Public and Government Affairs UK and Ireland ahead of NFU Conference
How we decide to use our land must surely be one of the biggest decisions a country can collectively make, and, ahead of the NFU Conference, navigating the current direction of policy travel for food, farming and land-use is dominating many of the UK farming sector’s...
Strength through unity: Trinity Grain’s speaker event champions collaboration in UK farming
Trinity Grain, the farmer-owned grain storage and marketing cooperative, welcomed farmers and industry leaders to a well-attended speaker event on February 5th. The evening, themed “Helping Yourself and Helping Each Other,” provided a forum for open discussion on the...