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Jan 26, 2025 · Little to no land work has been completed in the last month except for the past few days when some were able to get much out with ground conditions harder. Winter crops in the area look to have handled the cold snap well and temperatures have turned from -9ºC to 9ºC in the past 48 hours. Fodder ...

Jan 4, 2025 · The Scottish farmland market in 2024 could be described as lacklustre compared to other years, according to Savills. Despite an increase in marketed farmland, the number of units offered publicly for sale was down by 20% compared to 2023, reflecting a quieter market.

Jan 16, 2025 · Get the inside scoop on farming news, tips, and more in this week's issue of The Scottish Farmer. Watch now for all the updates you need!

4 days ago · Even with the smaller 2024 wheat crop production and the low level of exports to date, stocks are still particularly high. At the end of the season, a total of 2.7mt of wheat is expected to be in store in the UK, compared to the five-year average of 2.1mt.

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.

Jan 11, 2025 · Rachel Reeves’ Budget in October saw the Chancellor deliver a devastating blow to family farms in the form of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) from Inheritance Tax, and it is the issue that is sure to dominate farming in 2025 – unless there is a U-turn in some shape or form.

Apr 19, 2024 · New conditions for agriculture support from 2025 include a Whole Farm Plan within which two of five options must be chosen. Soil testing and Integrated Pest Management plans will form two of those options and Nutrient Management Plans will be added to the Whole Farm Plans by 2028, with the details developed through a co-design approach.

Police issue warning after sheep 'attacked and injured' by dog in Dalry