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Aucharroch’s first on-farm in-calf heifer sale hits £8600 top, with 20 lots over £5000 and a £4532 average.
In-calf heifers smash expectations at standout Aucharroch debut sale
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November 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Aucharroch’s first on-farm in-calf heifer sale hits £8600 top, with 20 lots over £5000 and a £4532 average.
A tough year at Kennieshillock with drought, dispersals and hope for 2026. Here’s how the season unfolded.
A year of drought, dispersals and determination on the farm
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November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A tough year at Kennieshillock with drought, dispersals and hope for 2026. Here’s how the season unfolded.
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Derg Dutch Spotted dispersal smashes breed record at Ballymena with 25,000gns top bid.
Derg dispersal breaks records at 25,000gns
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November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Derg Dutch Spotted dispersal smashes breed record at Ballymena with 25,000gns top bid.
Rachel Baillie takes home the AgriScot Business Skills Award, joining a legacy of standout young talent.
Rachel Baillie wins Business Skills Award at AgriScot 2025
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November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Rachel Baillie takes home the AgriScot Business Skills Award, joining a legacy of standout young talent.
Phepson Aberdeen Angus debut sale hits 5500gns top, with multiple lots selling to Rottal Estate.
Phepson Aberdeen Angus sale peaks at 5500gns
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November 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Phepson Aberdeen Angus debut sale hits 5500gns top, with multiple lots selling to Rottal Estate.
Carrick Winter Fair kicks off with British Blue and Limousin heifers selling to €16,000.
Commercial heifers to €16,000 in Carrick Winter Fair
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November 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Carrick Winter Fair kicks off with British Blue and Limousin heifers selling to €16,000.
Little Whisker dispersal peaks at 2500gns for Blue Texel gimmer, with strong averages across all breeds.
Tyrone sheep farmers' stock peak at 2500gns
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November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Little Whisker dispersal peaks at 2500gns for Blue Texel gimmer, with strong averages across all breeds.
📷 Pic of the Day - Glen Williamson - Highland cow running with the black Galloway bull 📷
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November 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
📷 Pic of the Day - Glen Williamson - Highland cow running with the black Galloway bull 📷
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Experts at AgriScot outline how innovation, policy and carbon cuts will shape Scotland’s arable future.
From soil to policy, experts map the road to lower emissions in barley production
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November 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Experts at AgriScot outline how innovation, policy and carbon cuts will shape Scotland’s arable future.
New croft Lambda Farida earns the Super Heifer crown at AgriScot, showcasing top breeding excellence.
Airey Family’s Heifer steals the spotlight at AgriScot 2025
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November 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New croft Lambda Farida earns the Super Heifer crown at AgriScot, showcasing top breeding excellence.
Forkins flock tops Ballymena Export Sale at 12,000gns, securing six of the top eight prices with elite Suffolk genetics.
Forkins flock leads Ballymena export sale at 12,000gns
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November 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Forkins flock tops Ballymena Export Sale at 12,000gns, securing six of the top eight prices with elite Suffolk genetics.
Eadie Bros scoop AgriScot’s Product Innovation Award for welfare-focused lambing tool.
ClipFitter clinches Product Innovation title at AgriScot
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November 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Eadie Bros scoop AgriScot’s Product Innovation Award for welfare-focused lambing tool.
Scotland’s leading forage producers celebrated as AgriScot announces this year’s silage champions.
AgriScot Silage Competition 25th anniversary winners
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November 22, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Scotland’s leading forage producers celebrated as AgriScot announces this year’s silage champions.
Agriculture and family farming take centre stage at COP30, marking a shift in global climate priorities.
Agriculture moves up the agenda as COP30 nears
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November 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Agriculture and family farming take centre stage at COP30, marking a shift in global climate priorities.
At the NSA Sheep Farmers’ Conference on November 18 at the Great Yorkshire Showground, farmers were encouraged to "find your sweet spot"…
Farmers at NSA conference urged to 'find your sweet spot' amid change in sector
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November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
At the NSA Sheep Farmers’ Conference on November 18 at the Great Yorkshire Showground, farmers were encouraged to "find your sweet spot"…
Dairy farmers face widening price gaps and FFIS fallout as AgriScot highlights sector strain and calls for urgent action.
Scottish dairy farmers face growing price divide as milk market weakens
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November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Dairy farmers face widening price gaps and FFIS fallout as AgriScot highlights sector strain and calls for urgent action.
A perfectly timed photo from Shetland captures a curious sheep peeking over a fence—see the charming moment that’s winning hearts.
Blackface sheep pops up for a perfectly timed peek
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November 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A perfectly timed photo from Shetland captures a curious sheep peeking over a fence—see the charming moment that’s winning hearts.
FARM VIEW | Highland cattle: icons of the hills and heroes of hill farming
FARM VIEW | A ‘shaggy coo’ success story
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November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
FARM VIEW | Highland cattle: icons of the hills and heroes of hill farming
Skipton pedigree cattle sales see full clearance and 6200gns top price for British Blue heifer Pendle U Black Beauty.
U Beauty lives up to her name at 6200gns at Skipton
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November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Skipton pedigree cattle sales see full clearance and 6200gns top price for British Blue heifer Pendle U Black Beauty.
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TEMPERATURES fell as low as minus 11C in Scotland overnight, making it the UK's coldest night of the autumn so far
Scotland sees coldest night of autumn so far as cold snap continues
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November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
TEMPERATURES fell as low as minus 11C in Scotland overnight, making it the UK's coldest night of the autumn so far
Considerations for Feeding Barley this Winter
Considerations for Feeding Barley this Winter
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November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Considerations for Feeding Barley this Winter
Discover how buying direct from farms is helping preserve rural livelihoods and food diversity.
This simple act can save Britain's family farms and offer a revolution in food
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November 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Discover how buying direct from farms is helping preserve rural livelihoods and food diversity.
CAMERA CLUB | Storm keeps watch as the Cheviot tup stands ready for the Dingwall sale
Watchful Storm guards prize tup ahead of Dingwall sale
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November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
CAMERA CLUB | Storm keeps watch as the Cheviot tup stands ready for the Dingwall sale