Courier Farming

16/03/2023

Perthshire farmer and entrepreneur, Morris Leslie has placed a record-breaking order for £87.5 million worth of JCB machines – the company's biggest ever deal in the UK.

Perthshire farmer and entrepreneur, Morris Leslie has placed a record-breaking order for £87.5 million worth of JCB machines – the company's biggest ever

09/03/2023

Could a glut of solar farm proposals like we are seeing in Angus lead to more empty shelves in our supermarkets?

Could a glut of solar farm proposals like we are seeing in Angus lead to more empty shelves in our supermarkets? Farmers and environmental campaigners

07/03/2023

Farm vehicles on main roads never bothered Fife agricultural contractor Ewan Mitchell. So it was a fitting tribute to the 65-year-old that his coffin - taken by tractor - caused a tailback on Dunfermline's roads on the way to his funeral.

Farm vehicles on main roads never bothered Fife agricultural contractor Ewan Mitchell. So it was a fitting tribute to the 65-year-old that his coffin -

28/02/2023

28/02/2023

Scottish farming is the poorer following the passing of Tom Paterson, Dunruchan Farm, near Comrie, at the age of 88.

Scottish farming is the poorer following the passing of Tom Paterson, Dunruchan Farm, near Comrie, at the age of 88. Tom was among the top Blackface Sheep

21/02/2023

From a distance they resemble stuffed toys but these cute baby goats are 100% real – and they live in Angus.

21/02/2023

Farmer, footballer and father-of-two, David Scougall of Crieff, has died aged 72.

Farmer, footballer and father-of-two, David Scougall of Crieff, has died aged 72. Farming family Born on December 19 1950, David William Scougall was the

18/02/2023

East Neuk of Fife-based author Andy Frazier started life as a farmer before evolving through careers as a professional cattle hairdresser, computer programmer and business analyst.

East Neuk of Fife-based author Andy Frazier started life as a farmer before evolving through careers as a professional cattle hairdresser, computer

15/02/2023

The National Pig Association (NPA) has reiterated its demand for fair contracts and lasting reform to end the volatility in pricing which has cost the industry an estimated £750 million over the past two years.

The National Pig Association (NPA) has reiterated its demand for fair contracts and lasting reform to end the volatility in pricing which has cost the

14/02/2023

Europe’s first-ever field trial of a gene-edited (GE) variety of wheat has shown a significant reduction of a potential carcinogen when the flour is baked.

Europe’s first-ever field trial of a gene-edited (GE) variety of wheat has shown a significant reduction of a potential carcinogen when the flour is

14/02/2023

Angus councillors have backed a young farmer “looking to push on” over angry and upset neighbours in approving a large free-range hen business near Friockheim.

Angus councillors have backed a young farmer “looking to push on” over angry and upset neighbours in approving a large free-range hen business near

14/02/2023

Angus planners want to approve a substantial development between Arbroath and Forfar that will house 64,000 free-range chickens for egg production.

12/02/2023

Well, dear reader, the blethers come as usual from the kitchen table, scribed in the wee small hours and as ever at the coo’s tail! It aye just seems to be a busy old time.

Well, dear reader, the blethers come as usual from the kitchen table, scribed in the wee small hours and as ever at the coo’s tail! It aye just seems to

12/02/2023

There was a lot of head-scratching among the Scottish farmers who left their annual conference in Glasgow, after listening to a speech by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon which was long in duration but short in detail.

There was a lot of head-scratching among the Scottish farmers who left their annual conference in Glasgow, after listening to a speech by Rural Affairs

09/02/2023

If Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon doesn’t turn up at Friday's farmers’ union conference armed with a full breakdown of proposed agricultural policy and funding, she will jeopardise the future support and co-operation of the industry.

If Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon doesn’t turn up at Friday's farmers’ union conference armed with a full breakdown of proposed agricultural policy

08/02/2023

For the second year in a row the AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year Award was won by a tenanted farm business

For the second year in a row the AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year Award was won by a tenanted farm business In 2021 the award went to the Nicoll

07/02/2023

Some of Scotland’s top seed potato exporters are in Berlin this week, showcasing their produce and exploring new export opportunities at the world’s largest trade show for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Some of Scotland’s top seed potato exporters are in Berlin this week, showcasing their produce and exploring new export opportunities at the world’s

06/02/2023

The quest for a vaccine to tackle the global scourge of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is gaining momentum with the announcement that farm trials of a CattleBCG vaccine are about to begin on animals in England.

The quest for a vaccine to tackle the global scourge of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is gaining momentum with the announcement that farm trials of a

04/02/2023

As we look forward to what’s in store for the tenanted sector in 2023, we anticipate finding out more about future government support for farming and other land uses.

As we look forward to what’s in store for the tenanted sector in 2023, we anticipate finding out more about future government support for farming and

03/02/2023

The International Barley Hub, the flagship project of the Tay Cities Deal, is facing a £10-£12 million shortfall in funds that threatens to compromise future farm-related research at the James Hutton Institute (JHI).

The International Barley Hub, the flagship project of the Tay Cities Deal, is facing a £10-£12 million shortfall in funds that threatens to compromise

02/02/2023

Scottish farmers are being asked to donate any used or unwanted pick-ups to Ukraine to help carry supplies and troops to the front line.

Scottish farmers are being asked to donate any used or unwanted pick-ups to Ukraine to help carry supplies and troops to the front line. The Pick-ups for

01/02/2023

Scottish auctioneers are attributing a 20% uplift in liveweight lamb prices in Scottish auction marts during November to the industry’s annual Lamb for St Andrew’s Day campaign.

Scottish auctioneers are attributing a 20% uplift in liveweight lamb prices in Scottish auction marts during November to the industry’s annual Lamb for St

01/02/2023

A new record price of “over £20,000/acre” has been paid for farmland on Scotland’s east coast, land agents Strutt & Parker have reported.

A new record price of “over £20,000/acre” has been paid for farmland on Scotland’s east coast, land agents Strutt & Parker have reported. According to

29/01/2023

At the end of last year, a local company completed work on a 500-metre stretch of new footpath down to Armadale Beach.

At the end of last year, a local company completed work on a 500-metre stretch of new footpath down to Armadale Beach. The route passes through a couple

29/01/2023

No other curling event in the world has enjoyed a sponsorship lasting 40 years, but the final Yara Farmers’ Curling Bonspiel has taken place at Dewars Centre, Perth.

No other curling event in the world has enjoyed a sponsorship lasting 40 years, but the final Yara Farmers’ Curling Bonspiel has taken place at Dewars

28/01/2023

Optimism and ambition for farming can come as a shock when you’re used to being bombarded by press releases that focus on negativity and despair.

Optimism and ambition for farming can come as a shock when you’re used to being bombarded by press releases that focus on negativity and despair. However,

28/01/2023

Gayle meets cows, bulls, sheep, goats, alpacas – and Lucy the micropig – on a tour of Newton Farm in Angus.

Gayle meets cows, bulls, sheep, goats, alpacas – and Lucy the micropig – on a tour of Newton Farm in Angus. I did not expect to be mesmerised by a cow’s

28/01/2023

A leading scientist has emphasised the importance of conventional plant breeding techniques – even if gene editing eventually becomes widely available.

A leading scientist has emphasised the importance of conventional plant breeding techniques – even if gene editing eventually becomes widely available. In

28/01/2023

Emerging food trends will provide huge opportunities for Scottish farm produce – but in order to capitalise on them farmers need to become more savvy about their ultimate consumers.

Emerging food trends will provide huge opportunities for Scottish farm produce – but in order to capitalise on them farmers need to become more savvy

26/01/2023

The Black family from Backboath near Forfar will share the latest findings from their regenerative farming journey at an open day next month.

The Black family from Backboath near Forfar will share the latest findings from their regenerative farming journey at an open day next month. They say