The Leader Compromise possible to support small beef producers in calf scheme
From 2025, new calving rules bring pressure to cull cows. Former NFUS president proposes tweaks that could give small herds much-needed relief.
Stay Informed Discover this week’s top stories in The Scottish Farmer
The Caithness Machinery Ring’s closure and service changes at Millers of Speyside spell challenges for local farmers. Discover how it affects the community.
Failed attempt New beef support rules approved despite backlash from farming groups
The last attempt to change the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme fails, leaving farmers facing the proposed changes.
crops challenges Worst year for in memory for Septoria at SRUC trial plots
This week, The Scottish Farmer caught up with Donald Dunbar, principal consultant at the SAC office in St Boswells, to discuss the challenges faced by Scottish crops this season.
40 new varieties New Recommended Lists delivers over 40 new varieties to help farmers cope
AHDB has launched the 2025/26 online edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL), providing farmers with over forty new mainstream and niche varieties designed to address uncertainty in planting decisions, including challenges from pests and diseases.
Feeding lambs enjoying the winter sunshine in Strathmore
Feeding lambs basking in the winter sunshine in Strathmore
seven varieties Crusoe debuts as clubroot-resistant hybrid in latest AHDB recommendations
The latest AHDB Recommended List (RL) for oilseed rape includes seven varieties from NPZ UK. Among these, Maverick is identified as the highest-yielding variety, with Turing, Murray, and Vegas also included. A new addition, Crusoe, is featured as a clubroot-resistant option, while Resort, a high erucic acid rape (HEAR) variety, is the only UK Described variety on the list.
recommended varieties Trait-loaded genetics in new oilseed rape varieties
Newly recommended oilseed rape varieties have been added to the East/West (E/W) and Northern Recommended Lists. LG Adapt has a gross output of 108% and includes traits such as pod shatter resistance.
embracing innovation Sandystones farm combines agronomy with diverse enterprises for success
growing focus on agronomy has allowed a second-generation farmer in the Scottish Borders to build the family’s mixed farming business.
