Category: Farming
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Call to farmers, crofters and land managers to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count
As well as providing snapshot of the bird population on farms and crofts across the UK, the annual count aims to raise awareness of the important role that farmers and other land managers play in the conservation of farmland birds.
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Late journalist’s book to raise money for prostate cancer charity
A highly respected journalist whose “wonderful” weekly newspaper columns had the ability to make his readers both laugh and cry will continue to help people even after his death from prostate cancer
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Agriculture’s international spotlight to shine on Scotland
Fifty four different countries will have around 250 representatives at the Edinburgh-based conference between Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th June 2024.
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United Auctions, Dalmally, Saturday December 3 2023
United Auctions, Dalmally, Saturday December 3: sold 436 store cattle and 3 breeding cattle. Bullocks sold to £1530 for a LimX from I R Morrison, 13 Eoligarry, Barra to average £827.01 (+£100.19) and heifers sold to £1360 for a pair of SimX from F D A & D Mcvicar, Lephinchapel to average £751.33 (+£120.48). Bullocks…
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Islay – United Auctions – Friday December 1 2023
United Auctions, Islay, Friday December 1: sold 2,143 sheep of all classes. Lambs sold to £114 twice, firstly for Texels from P Pearce, Sanaigmhor, and secondly from G & M Porter, Carrabus, to average £70.62. Top price of the day went to D Currie, Ballachlaven for a Suffolk Ram at £130. All classes of sheep…
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Oban, United Auctions, Christmas Show and Sale, December 5 2023
United Auctions, Oban, Tuesday December 5: sold 566 store cattle and nine breeding cattle. Bullocks sold to £2300 for a LIMx from Colin and Hugh Mackinnon, 4 Kilkenneth for the pre-sale Champion to average £870.88 (+£183.82) while heifers sold to £1800 for a LimX from D Macdonald, Tyree to average £845.39 (+£199.03). Bullocks sold to…
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QMS levy workshop date for Campbeltown
Levy payers will have a chance to get their say from 7-9pm on Thursday December 14 in the Argyll Arms, Main Street, Campbeltown.
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Prime entry for Ayrshire breeders’ annual competition
With almost 50 animals presented, judge for the day Mr Archie Millar had plenty to contemplate.
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Next Generation Fund offers up to £500 towards cost of training in agriculture
Managed by Lantra Scotland, the fund is open to both men and women, including students and those already in full-time or part-time work, regardless of age.
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United Auctions, Stirling, Wednesday November 22 2023
United Auctions, Stirling, Wednesday November 22, sold 496 store cattle and young bulls and 200 out of spec cattle, cast cows and bulls. Bullocks (202) – averaged 279.65p to 329.10p per kg for a 474kg LIMX from Dalmahoy and to £1890 for a 730g AAX from Kittymuirhill. Dairy Bullocks (11) – averaged 173.40p to 179.00p per kg…