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The purchase of land in Scotland remains very attractive
2 days ago · Demand for Scottish farmland remains strong and prices remain stable, with limited supply, along with a stable lending environment, helping to maintain a positive outcome for the vast majority of sellers this year. This year, speculation about tax rises and policy changes during the summer led to a ...
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Fiscal policies threaten Scottish farming sector
2 days ago · At the end of 2024 beef farmers are receiving the highest prices seen for prime cattle. This is no doubt due to tight supplies, due not only to the ever contracting national beef herd, but also global production. Although prices in early 2024 were also pleasing, early summer disappointed with weekly ...
Farm planning key to 2025 success amid global shifts
2 days ago · Keen-eyed, positive farmers will be spotting the stretch in the days. It might only be a few extra minutes of daylight, but we have to grab any positivity we can to kick start 2025 into gear. The coming 12 months are going to be instrumental for the next generation of Scottish farmers. On a global ...
Discover this week’s top stories in The Scottish Farmer
Dec 12, 2024 · A new report by the Scottish Land Commission has highlighted a significant slowdown in forestry transactions in Scotland, coupled with low activity in large-scale land sales. Farmers from across the UK have gathered in Westminster to stage a powerful protest against the Labour government’s ...
Top highlights from The Scottish Farmer - this week’s issue
Dec 19, 2024 · Here are some of the top stories in this week’s issue of The Scottish Farmer. The agricultural community in Caithness and Sutherland has received distressing news, as the Caithness Machinery Ring (CMR) has announced its dissolution by the end of this year. This development marks a significant loss ...
Top highlights from The Scottish Farmer - this week’s issue
Dec 6, 2024 · Farmers gathered at Holyrood to fight for continued agricultural support from the Scottish Government. Concerns over the impact of methane suppressants on dairy cattle have led to the destruction of milk and dairy products. The Scottish Holstein Club marked another successful year at their annual ...
Winter wheat set for strong 2024 recovery | The Scottish Farmer
Sep 29, 2024 · MORE NEWS | Lambs fight pests on the wheat front Reduced appeal Meanwhile, Mr Anderson points out that rising costs and poor returns continue to undermine winter barley’s appeal, and there are significant challenges with oilseed rape due to difficulties in controlling cabbage stem flea beetle and rape winter stem weevil.
Weather affects Scotland’s 2024 harvest outcomes
Oct 14, 2024 · The 2023 Scottish harvest faced mixed results due to challenging weather, with crops like wheat and barley fluctuating in yield, NFUS survey reveals.