Scotland

Scottish First Minister John Swinney unequivocally denied that lynx wildcats would be reintroduced into Scotland at NFUS Conference, yet rewilding groups say 61% of survey respondents would like to see their reintroduction

As a new report suggests wolf reintroductions in the Scottish Highlands could help mitigate climate change, concerns over wolf attacks influence Swedish farmers' decisions to quit or not expand

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain writes about the family farm tax, changes to Universal Credit, mental health in farming, Defra Secretary Steve Reed, NFU Scotland, tenant farmers and the cost pressures facing the sector

A recent study carried out by the University of Glasgow has found that 80% of supplementary colostrum from a typical commercial flock fails bacterial count tests

Deeside Monitor Farmers Duncan and Claire Morrison trialed finishing bulls at grass last summer

Would farmers welcome the potential reintroduction of wolves in the Scottish Highlands? And how could reintroduction impact farm businesses?

NFU Scotland said current proposals for the creation of a third National Park in Galloway fail to show 'benefit' to farmers, food producers and the rural economy

Award-winning films like Harry Potter and Braveheart have featured Scotland's rich rural landscapes. What opportunities are available for landowners and farmers to reach the Hollywood limelight?

Rob Black said often tenants make assumptions of their landlords and vice versa. He said there was a need for more ‘genuine conversations’ encouraging landlords and tenants to ‘sit down and talk to each other’

Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza, poultry keepers are being urged to stay vigilant for signs of the disease and adhere to the latest control measures