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.
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 has set out strategic policy priorities and key asks.
Leading agricultural business event AgriScot is being brought forward by one week this year.
The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) says it is "unclear" how future splits of the country's agricultural budget will impact crofters.
Union leader Martin Kennedy says he does not envisage protests by farmers in Scotland similar to those in a number of other countries.
The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'
Foxes are being blamed for killing lambs on Scottish farms and crofts where there was suspicion over badgers being responsible.
Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.
NFU Scotland employees covering the Thurso and Dingwall offices have won the union's Membership Flame Award for the third year in a row.