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A new three-year plan aims to tackle rural crime with advanced policing, tech, and tougher laws to protect farms and countryside communities.
New strategy aims to tackle organised crime gangs targeting UK farms
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November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A new three-year plan aims to tackle rural crime with advanced policing, tech, and tougher laws to protect farms and countryside communities.
Rural Scotland struggles with depopulation, fragile services and housing issues. Experts call for migration to revive communities.
Rural Scotland is running out of people - and new research says migrants are needed
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November 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rural Scotland struggles with depopulation, fragile services and housing issues. Experts call for migration to revive communities.
East Ayrshire Council narrowly approves 29-home plan near Crosshouse after heated debate over noise, flooding and road safety concerns.
Contentious housing development near Ayshire farm approved by a single vote
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November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
East Ayrshire Council narrowly approves 29-home plan near Crosshouse after heated debate over noise, flooding and road safety concerns.
WEDDINGS | Angus and Jayne on their wedding day 💍
A beautiful union on Arran: Angus and Jayne’s special day
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
WEDDINGS | Angus and Jayne on their wedding day 💍
Mary McIntosh and James Vance celebrated their wedding at Ardwell Church with a reception at Auchneel Farm, surrounded by loved ones.
A heartfelt celebration at Ardwell Church and Auchneel Farm
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November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Mary McIntosh and James Vance celebrated their wedding at Ardwell Church with a reception at Auchneel Farm, surrounded by loved ones.
Rising demand is tightening supply in Britain’s free-range egg market, creating exciting new opportunities for UK farm businesses.
Demand for free-range eggs is soaring past supply
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November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Rising demand is tightening supply in Britain’s free-range egg market, creating exciting new opportunities for UK farm businesses.
Forestry machinery auctions are an excellent way for industry professionals to access high-quality equipment at competitive prices. These events…
Upcoming Forestry Machinery Auctions – A Prime Opportunity for Professionals
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November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Forestry machinery auctions are an excellent way for industry professionals to access high-quality equipment at competitive prices. These events…
The family of a much-loved man from Cumbria have spoken of their anger that his life was worth less than 'the cost of a 50 pence screw'.
Man lost his life on farm 'due to cost of 50 pence screw' say family
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The family of a much-loved man from Cumbria have spoken of their anger that his life was worth less than 'the cost of a 50 pence screw'.
Scottish farmers voice concerns over new policies, outdated schemes, and rising costs impacting agriculture and rural livelihoods.
Why new agricultural rules risk undermining generations of good practice
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November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Scottish farmers voice concerns over new policies, outdated schemes, and rising costs impacting agriculture and rural livelihoods.
Concerns grow over whether Scotland’s land reform proposals apply equally to public bodies and charities controlling vast rural estates.
Who will hold Scotland’s land after reform?
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November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Concerns grow over whether Scotland’s land reform proposals apply equally to public bodies and charities controlling vast rural estates.
Rural crime threatens livelihoods across Scotland. Councillor urges stronger policing and coordinated action to protect vulnerable communities.
Call for stronger action as rural crime continues to hit Scotland’s communities
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November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Rural crime threatens livelihoods across Scotland. Councillor urges stronger policing and coordinated action to protect vulnerable communities.
Jennifer rewrites the record books at AgriScot, claiming the Super Cow championship for the third year running.
Evening Sidekick Jennifer makes history at AgriScot Super Cow Show
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November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Jennifer rewrites the record books at AgriScot, claiming the Super Cow championship for the third year running.
CLA president Gavin Lane urges ministers to rethink inheritance tax reforms, warning of damage to family farms and rural investment.
CLA president urges 'evidence-based' approach to inheritance tax
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November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
CLA president Gavin Lane urges ministers to rethink inheritance tax reforms, warning of damage to family farms and rural investment.
Scottish dairy farmers brace for tough months ahead as global milk oversupply drives prices down.
Surging supply and falling market hits UK milk
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November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Scottish dairy farmers brace for tough months ahead as global milk oversupply drives prices down.
NFU Scotland urges MPs to oppose inheritance tax reforms that threaten family farms and rural livelihoods.
Farmers urge Scottish Labour MPs to oppose inheritance tax reforms
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November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
NFU Scotland urges MPs to oppose inheritance tax reforms that threaten family farms and rural livelihoods.
GB Potatoes opens a national survey to map grower confidence, production trends and sector pressures.
New national survey maps confidence across Britain’s potato sector
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November 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
GB Potatoes opens a national survey to map grower confidence, production trends and sector pressures.
Explore whether UK livestock is moving away from soya or adapting to new sustainability demands in feed production.
Is soya at a crossroads in UK feed sustainability?
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November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Explore whether UK livestock is moving away from soya or adapting to new sustainability demands in feed production.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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📷 Pic of the Day - Jane McLean - Archie helping his Grandad, Ewan, with the electric fencing at their farm in Kingoldrum 📷
📧 Email: picoftheday@thescottishfarmer.co.uk today and your photo could be our PIC OF THE DAY!
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November 25, 2025 at 10:34 AM
📷 Pic of the Day - Jane McLean - Archie helping his Grandad, Ewan, with the electric fencing at their farm in Kingoldrum 📷
📧 Email: picoftheday@thescottishfarmer.co.uk today and your photo could be our PIC OF THE DAY!
📧 Email: picoftheday@thescottishfarmer.co.uk today and your photo could be our PIC OF THE DAY!
Aberdeenshire Council has raised no objection to a major electricity transmission project that councillors in neighbouring Angus have condemned as…
Aberdeenshire Council declines to oppose controversial pylon project
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November 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Aberdeenshire Council has raised no objection to a major electricity transmission project that councillors in neighbouring Angus have condemned as…
UK free-range egg producers urge ministers to act as rising Ukrainian imports spark welfare concerns.
UK egg producers urge ministers to act on rising imports
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
UK free-range egg producers urge ministers to act as rising Ukrainian imports spark welfare concerns.
Gavin Lane becomes CLA president, pledging stability, clarity and long-term vision for the UK’s rural economy.
New CLA president pledges stability and ambition for countryside
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November 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Gavin Lane becomes CLA president, pledging stability, clarity and long-term vision for the UK’s rural economy.
Explore how new Scottish farm policies, EFA rules, and support reforms will impact producers, crofters, and rural businesses.
Scotland’s farm policy shift: What it means for producers and crofters
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November 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Explore how new Scottish farm policies, EFA rules, and support reforms will impact producers, crofters, and rural businesses.
Gerry MacDonald shares a striking photo of ‘The Boss’ at Tordarroch Fold—bringing Highland charm and cheeky cheer to your Tuesday.
Meet ‘The Boss’: a Highland bull with serious star power
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Gerry MacDonald shares a striking photo of ‘The Boss’ at Tordarroch Fold—bringing Highland charm and cheeky cheer to your Tuesday.
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