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Caithness twins are Scotland's top Country Cooks

Caithness twins are Scotland's top Country Cooks

Caithness twins are Scotland's top Country Cooks

Teenage twins from Caithness were the cream of the crop in the annual Country Cooks challenge run by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.


NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

NFU reports increase in cost of attacks by dogs

Dog attacks on Scottish livestock cost an estimated £123,000 last year, more than double the 2022 cost, latest figures from NFU Mutual reveal.


NFU Scotland seeks sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture

NFU Scotland seeks sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture

NFU Scotland seeks sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture

NFU Scotland has set out strategic policy priorities and key asks.


New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

New date for AgriScot 2024 agricultural business event

Leading agricultural business event AgriScot is being brought forward by one week this year.


Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) says it is "unclear" how future splits of the country's agricultural budget will impact crofters.


Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Union leader Martin Kennedy says he does not envisage protests by farmers in Scotland similar to those in a number of other countries.


ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'


Foxes, not badgers, to blame for most lamb deaths on Scottish farms and crofts

Foxes, not badgers, to blame for most lamb deaths on Scottish farms and crofts

Foxes, not badgers, to blame for most lamb deaths on Scottish farms and crofts

Foxes are being blamed for killing lambs on Scottish farms and crofts where there was suspicion over badgers being responsible.


Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.


Three in a row for farming union's award-winning Thurso and Dingwall secretaries

Three in a row for farming union's award-winning Thurso and Dingwall secretaries

Three in a row for farming union's award-winning Thurso and Dingwall secretaries

NFU Scotland employees covering the Thurso and Dingwall offices have won the union's Membership Flame Award for the third year in a row.


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