Rural Life
NFU Scotland has raised concerns about "agricultural land being taken out of production" to facilitate the development of AI data centres.
Beef
Falkland Estate confirmed that it has slaughtered 271 cattle on its farm after failing a Scottish government inspection for non-compliance with regulations.
Arable
Scottish grain producers could benefit from a machinery co-operative network, as a survey has shown that 67% lack access to machinery.
NFU Scotland warned that declining cattle and pig prices are placing pressure on producers and risk undermining confidence within the sector.
Agri-Business
Scotland's farming sector made a record high £1.5 billion profit last year as the country's total income from farming rose by 24% during 2025.
Forestry
The “strong reputation” of Ireland and Scotland in timber frame construction has been praised by Minister John Cummins.
N.Ireland
Based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Duncan Morrison is a farmer who, at 25-years-old, made the move to establish his own suckler herd.
Scotland would have to plant several hundred thousand hectares of new woodland to achieve a net-zero livestock sector by 2050.
Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) has launched a new website as part of efforts to improve its communications and transparency.
Sheep
The Scottish government has confirmed it currently has "no plans to reintroduce lynx" due to the impact it could have on farmers' livestock.
Agri Politics
The Scottish government's £660 million allocation for 2026/2027's farming budget has raised concerns among farming organisations.
A poultry farm in East Ayrshire, Scotland has recently suffered damages to their business after a fire engulfed a packing shed in flames.
Scotland’s first fully accessible training farm has opened its gates to students, marking a milestone for co-founder, Mike Duxburry.
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into material for cosmetics.
Farmlay Eggs held an open discussion on the state of Scottish agriculture, as part of Quality Meat Scotland's 'Meating Our Potential' drive.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has pressed the Secretary of State for Business and...
At the end of November, Scotland’s livestock marts will be celebrating 'Lamb for St. Andrew's Day' with lunches in the mart.
Researchers in Scotland are working on a project that could lead to blackcurrants becoming a staple of fresh fruit aisles in UK supermarkets.
