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is carrying out a project to assess the response of UK farmers to measuring agricultural Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
Continue readingBased at Isle of Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway
Continue readingto join our family run dairy farm in Dumfries and Galloway
Continue readingThe awards will open until 1 July 2022
Continue readingFarmers now have access to guidance on financial support for activity that will improve awareness of their climate performance.
Continue readingAcross Wigtownshire & Ayrshire
Continue readingLooking for a months placement on a Scottish dairy Farm
Continue readingSlurry Grants...
Continue readingScottish Government is carrying out research into business skills courses for women in agriculture.
Continue readingMONTHLY SALES OF ALL CLASSES OF DAIRY CATTLE.
Continue readingSpecific guidance documents issued for farming, crofting & related agricultural businesses.
Continue readingAt McCaskie Agriculture
Continue readingOn a Robotic Dairy and Arable farm near Stirling
Continue readingLantra are now taking applications for 2022.
Continue readingScotland’s cattle keepers have been working to eradicate BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea) since 2013...
Continue readingTo help Scottish agri businesses reduce emissions & improve sustainability
Continue readingThis course delivers advanced dairy management training for dairy herd managers
Continue readingBased in Portwilliam near Newton Stewart.
Continue readingFor our 1200 cow herd in the south west of Scotland
Continue readingLooking for an enthusiastic person to work full or part time on our family farm in Lanarkshire
Continue readingSearch now on for Scotland’s top rural champions
Continue readingVersion 5 of dairy standards apply from 1st November 2021
Continue readingOnline open days you can talk to course tutors and students and find out why studying at SRUC is such a unique experience
Continue readingDeliberation around ANTIMICROBIAL use in farming is increasing
Continue readingWhithorn, Dumfries and Galloway has become available.
Continue readingYour thoughts?
Continue readingWe are looking for farms to join our network of strategic dairy farms
Continue readingLEAF Open Farm Sunday is on 27th June 2021 — farming’s annual open day
Continue readingThe search for the Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year gets underway
Continue readingA new demonstrator network of farms, crofts and estates
Continue readingA new source of funding for training and provide more opportunities for women in agriculture in Scotland.
Continue reading300-acre dairy farm, milking 180 cows on a grazing system near to Dunblane.
Continue readingWe are looking for someone who has ambition and drive to improve
Continue readingI am looking for a second-hand automatic calf feeder in good condition.
Continue readinglooking to source dairy bull calves and dairy cross beef calves
Continue readingFor large modern dairy unit, in Lockerbie area.
Continue readingwe invite you to join WFA Community a networking hub for members who wants to achieve positive change
Continue readingCelebrating the outstanding actions our dairy farmers take to protect the land and the welfare of their animals
Continue readingAvailable to employers (via their SDS contracted provider) to support them to recruit new apprentices.
Continue readingCalves picked up in the south and west of Scotland
Continue readingThe easily accessible KPI tool is a good starter for identifying where you sit.
Continue readingoffers support to women resident in Scotland who are either already working in agriculture* or studying it full-time or part-time
Continue readingWomen in Food and Agriculture are delighted to announce the creation of our first mentorship scheme
Continue readingnew marketing drive to inform & educate consumers on eating a balanced diet
Continue readingWe are embarking on major change at AHDB to improve value for levy payers,
Continue readingAt this time of year, respiratory disease can be an issue on farms.
Continue readingCome and join our Award winning 250 cow modern dairy, milked by Lely robots in Aberdeenshire.
Continue readingA six twelve swing over Delaval parlour with meters
Continue readingThe newly formed UK wide group Ruminant Health & Welfare has launched a survey to identify disease priorities across the ruminant sectors.
Continue readingGuidance for farmers and crofters to prevent the spread of coronavirus has been published.
Continue readingConfirmed locations for 2020/21, include Campbeltown & Ayrshire
Continue readingWill you help stop the rise of Mycoplasma bovis?
Continue readingSouthwest Scotland. Part or full time post available.
Continue readingAny geographical area considered
Continue readingA highly motivated herd manager is sought within a progressive dairy farming business.
Continue readingThe 2020/21 Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme is open for applications.
Continue readingUp to £1000 in woodland creation, management & conservation support available, without a prior ILMP
Continue readingSkills for Growth is an innovative service designed to help small businesses get the best out of the skills of their workforce
Continue readingThis business training programme for aspiring dairy producers is organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers
Continue readingThe government has launched the consultation after looking at the issue for two years
Continue readingCan you help with the following?....
Continue readingSustainable Practices For Intensive Livestock Production: Sharing ideas between farmers and farm managers
Continue readingWhat experience do people working with animals have of environmental enrichment for their animals?
Continue readingRearing calves for an all year round calving pedigree Holstein herd.
Continue readingThe Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has launched a one-stop-shop for students looking for training and education courses related to the dairy industry
Continue readingNeed help to manage the impact of coronavirus on your business?
Continue readingWe are looking for an experienced dairy farm assistant to join our team
Continue readingScotEID information on the Bovine EID pilot and proposals to introduce mandatory EID
Continue readingOn family run dairy farm in South Lanarkshire
Continue readingA rewarding and very exciting new role, selling high quality genetics, service and products.
Continue readingI am currently studying Agriculture with Animal Science at Aberystwyth University and need some help with my research...
Continue readingIn the Scottish Borders
Continue readingThe consortium is keen to get input from Scottish farmers if possible
Continue readingA position has become available for a full time young stock assistant on our modern progressive dairy in South West Scotland.
Continue readingCan you help a SRUC student with the following?
Continue readingDo you want an easy calving sire that will add value to your calves?
Continue readingKilmaurs near Kilmarnock...
Continue readingThe position will allow development and progression on a modern dairy farm
Continue readingDue to an expansion, we have vacancies across our Spring Calving Grassland Dairies
Continue readingLooking for a new challenge working directly in nutrition or helping to run a unit.
Continue readingAn excellent opportunity has arisen within our forward thinking dairy team near Earlston
Continue readingWe are searching for one acre of land to build a single dwelling
Continue readingTake advantage of government funding to create a sustainable and profitable future for your farm or croft
Continue readingPart or full time basis in Newtown Stewart region...
Continue readingGuidance for farm animal vets and cattle keepers on phase 5 of Scotland's BVD eradication scheme which comes into force on 1 December 2019
Continue readingYoung, fit & able 28 year old looking for dairy farm work.
Continue readingFollowing the success of its programme last year, EOCYCLE will be taking on a limited number of new projects before the end of 2019.
Continue readingwith the acquisition of Thomas and Fontaine Ltd/Secure Covers®.
Continue readingShaping Scotland's landscapes for future generations
Continue readingFarmers and crofters are being consulted about a revolutionary electronic identification system.
Continue readingApprenticeship transfer levy funds to support British farmers of the future.
Continue readingI am looking to recruit dairy farms of all sizes and management styles
Continue readingMcCaskie are currently recruiting...
Continue readingDue to the expansion of Embryonics and our wide range of courses, we are currently looking to partner with farms to host our upcoming courses.
Continue readingThe University of Reading is looking for dairy farms to participate in a project looking at best practices to reduce phosphorus losses.
Continue readingVikingGenetics is one of the largest AI-companies in the world owned by 20,000 farmers in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.
Continue readingThe Farm Advisory Service has announced new funding for farm resilience planning for businesses to bring in an expert adviser to help them review their business and develop a resilience action plan to increase the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
Continue readingA keen, enthusiastic person is sought to work alongside the owner on a 180 cow dairy unit in Midlothian
Continue readingSouth West Scotland
Continue readingThe guide provides a format for information on safety critical skills, provide guidance on how to implement and enable each farmer to edit the guide to produce something that is specific to them and their farm.
Continue readingDairy farms in Scotland required...
Continue readingto join the team as a key member of a modern and progressive dairy unit in the Biggar area of South Lanarkshire in Central Scotland.
Continue readingThe 3rd edition of Advanced Dairy Management hosted by James Webster and Newton Rigg College is being run again this year.
Continue readingDo you want to know more about contracts, joint ventures, finance and presenting your business case?
Continue readingPerfect for rural/farm worker perhaps...
Continue readingEmbryonics are planning to run a number of courses in Scotland over the next three months....
Continue readingGFW required for a Dairy & Arable farm comprising 250 HF cows &combinable crops in Kilmarnock
Continue readingA PhD project funded by AHDB Dairy is now recruiting 50 dairy farms across the UK to take part in a project to identify the best practices to reduce phosphorus loss.
Continue readingDairy Engineers with a number of years experience...
Continue readingExperienced dairy person required to assist on a modern 400 dairy cow unit,
Continue readingFinally, the time has come to apply for the Tesco Future Farmer Foundation 2020.
Continue readingExperienced person required to rear calves and youngstock as well as relief milking on a 250 cow HF Dairy unit is Stirlingshire.
Continue readingThe Royal Highland Education Trust works with volunteers to provide free educational activities and experiential learning opportunities linked to Curriculum for Excellence
Continue readingCovering Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, Stirlingshire, Argyll & Bute
Continue readingLooking for a quality herdsperson with good hygiene and stockmanship skills for daily milkings.
Continue readingA high digestible fibre based compound with a new, unique blend of fatty acids to promote milk fat production at grass and to help combat the seasonal decline in butterfat levels at turnout.
Continue readingTo work on a modern dairy farm.
Continue readingFor 250 cow herd near Kelso.
Continue readingSince the launch of the Feed Adviser Register in 2013 over 1000 feed advisers from all over the UK have joined
Continue readinghave you visted www.sellmylivestock.co.uk?
Continue readingFantastic opportunity for a motivated and keen dairy person.
Continue readingI'm looking for any manual work linked to farming
Continue reading770 tonnes of first and second cut, based at Alexandria
Continue readingA reliable farm worker and his family are looking to rent a house in Kirkcudbright, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie area.
Continue readingAHDB are looking for dairy farmers to join their strategic farm network
Continue readingYoung, enthusiastic person seeking farm work within a short drive of Roslin, Midlothian
Continue readingThe Soil Association is looking for organic farmers who milk record and are interested in alternatives to antibiotics to treat, and prevent mastitis in their cows.
Continue readingIn the Glasgow or Stirling area
Continue readingVacancy for an enthusiastic, hard working person to take on the milking duties of our pedigree holstein herd of 120 cows
Continue readingExplore the growing interest in the role of zero-grazing (cut and carry) systems and it's potential to reduce feed and forage costs.
Continue readingThe timing couldn’t be better for you to learn how digital marketing works in the real world with an easy to understand online course
Continue readingLooking for part time/relief milking opportunities
Continue readingOn modern progressive dairy in South West Scotland.
Continue reading.. in a modern setup in southwest Scotland
Continue readingRelief milker and calf rearer looking for work in Ayr and surrounding areas. Herringbone and Rotary experience. Call On 07583763986
Continue readingTo be part of the team on a forward looking organic dairy unit near Kelso.
Continue readingCattle youngstock rearers now have a quick and easy way of recording and monitoring calf growth rates thanks to a new App from Volac.
Continue readingExperienced dairy farmer looking for relief milking opportunities
Continue readingAt Harbro we are committed to developing sustainable agriculture systems which protect natural resources at the same time as meeting the food requirements of a growing population
Continue readingWe are looking for a calm and enthusiastic person to join our family farm in January next year...
Continue readingBrendan & Maureen Muldowney of Farming Partners offer the following full-time positions in Southern Scotland...
Continue readingLooking for 20-25 Jersey cows...Guernsey/Ayrshire would also be considered.
Continue readingFull time position available here on our family run progressive farm.
Continue readingIn association with Davidson Brothers, the Environmental and Biochemical Sciences group are recruiting a Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Associate position.
Continue readingRequired for busy dairy farm in Lanarkshire milking 300 cows
Continue readingA survey of the Scottish anaerobic digestion (AD) and composting sectors is about to start
Continue reading...recognise the pressure the dairy industry is under to mass produce high quality products whilst complying with regulations and have developed the solution.
Continue reading...is looking for enthusiastic people to join their team
Continue readingThis field-based role will involve maintaining existing relationships with customers and growing the business in the Dumfries and Galloway area.
Continue readingit is important to consider whether your silage clamp is fit for purpose...
Continue readingAvailable to work Monday to Friday and some weekends.
Continue readingFirst Milk have announced this week some changes to their member capital scheme.
Continue readingLooking for a young, enthusiastic person to join the team here at East Brackenridge Farm, Strathaven.
Continue readingA new opportunity. New Zealand style grass based dairy farm in central Scotland (Dunblane) requires an enthusiastic motivated person to join a young progressive team.
Continue readingFERTILISER FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE. FROM £1,500-£10,000 PA OVER 12 MONTHS CALL NOW 020 8629 8383 FOR A QUOTE. NFUS FARMING MEMBERS ONLY.
Continue readingRelief milker available with 29 years experience if you need cover for weekends or holiday cover or a few days here and there.
Continue readingDid you know that NFU Scotland has appointed Societe Generale Equipment Finance as their affinity partner for business finance?
Continue readingCan you help with a survey to examine the risks associated with livestock handling , as well as the skills used to manage such risks ?
Continue readingThe aim of this programme is to provide owners/managers of dairy businesses an opportunity develop their skills as a leader.
Continue readingFamily farm businesses are invited to register for the third year of The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme from Monday 3rd September.
Continue readingThe purpose of this research is to investigate how farmers prepare for, cope with and recover from the effects of more unpredictable weather patterns and the increased frequency of extreme weather events.
Continue readingIndustry experts Embryonics are looking for a host farm, so they can run a DIY AI course in September.
Continue readingWanted: 20 - 30 Organic spring 2018 born Hereford x Friesian heifers of good health status.
Continue readingThe Advanced Dairy Management at Newton Rigg will be returning in October. This is a dairy course aimed at upskilling and installing best practice to dairy herd managers and those want to learn more about managing a dairy business. This will be delivered over six, two-day modules. Starting October, finishing March.
Continue readingA scheme that provides capital grants to new farm businesses will be closed, after exceeding its specified objectives. The New Entrants Capital Grant Scheme, which is a key plank of the Scottish Rural Development Programme, will continue to accept applications until 31 August.
Continue readingThe Agricultural Weather Advisory Panel met earlier this month to discuss the impact of the recent dry weather on Scottish agriculture, including a potential shortage of animal feed over the winter months.
Continue readingA National Basic Payment Support Scheme (NBPSS) has been launched, providing vital financial support for Scottish farmers, following months of adverse weather conditions.
Continue readingDairy farmers of the UK & Ireland! What are your views on the future of grassfed & indoor systems?
Continue readingConverted breeding calved Dairy heifers available. Approx. 40-50
Continue readingFarmer in Strathclyde area is looking to purchase a stock bull.
Continue readingCheck out the FREE e- learning module on non-technical skills in farming via the Lantra website...
Continue readingAre you looking to take the next step in your dairy career? Do you want to know more about contracts, joint ventures, finance and presenting your business case? "Entrepreneurs in Dairying" is designed to cover these areas and help you plan the future of your dairy business.
Continue readingSecond hand Delaval 9/18 alpro parlour for sale.
Continue readingAre you an ambitious farmer, rural business manager or employee involved in running or working in a small to medium sized business in Scotland? • Are you looking to develop your leadership skills and grow your business? • Do you want to do something positive for your sector or rural Scotland? • Do you think you are you too busy to take time off to develop your skills?
Continue readingJobfarm is a project initiated by the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland’s presidential team 2018.
Continue readingThe Action Johne's group is targeting 95% of UK dairy herds.
Continue readingResource Efficient Scotland have produced the ultimate guide.
Continue readingEnthusiastic and motivated dairy herds person for 280 pedigree Holstein herd in south Ayrshire.
Continue readingA unique opportunity to visit dairy farms in Italy, France, Belgium and Ireland....a farm tour like no other!
Continue readingDavidson Animal Feeds have a couple of great opportunities at the moment...
Continue readingBiocell Agri Limited, the Yeast Specialists, supply farmers from Land’s End to Shetland via our network of agents and distributors. We are currently wishing to appoint representatives in areas where we currently lack people.
Continue readingThe Scottish Governments's "Rural Matters" have a great new resource for all their BVD communications. All are now listed in one place via video on a YouTube playlist called “Scotland’s BVD Eradication Scheme”.
Continue readingAberdeen University's Dr Amy Irwin, is currently assessing the importance of non-technical skills (NTS) in relation to a farmer’s ability to perform safely and effectively at work.
Continue readingWould you like to be a monitor farm that AHDB dairy works with to measure and monitor weekly grass growth rates and fortnightly grass quality results throughout the grazing season?
Continue readingFrom Scotland to the Azores, Dairy-4-Future aims to increase the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of dairy farms through the development of innovative and efficient dairy systems.
Continue readingDairy X Angus Calves wanted direct off farm, on farm collection, guaranteed payment
Continue readingAre you 18 to 28 years of age? Living, working or studying in a rural location? Take the Rural Youth Project survey.
Continue readingExciting opportunity for the right person to help run 250 cow herd high yielding Holsteins plus followers, Dumfries & Galloway close to M74
Continue readingDavidson Animal Feeds are looking for a marketing assistant...
Continue readingThe Young Farmers Start-up and New Entrants Start-up Grants have been extremely popular since they were launched in 2014 and have so far injected millions of pounds into the Scottish rural economy, while also helping young and new farmers get a foothold in the industry.....
Continue readingAs of the 1st June 2018, Highest Priority Critically Important Antibiotics must only be used as a last resort.
Continue readingThe Scottish Government are fully implementing Phase 4 of the BVD Eradication Scheme from 3rd April.
Continue readingFull-time dairy herds-person position available on a 300 cow herd in South Ayrshire near Ayr.
Continue readingWant to improve your knowledge of the latest agri research but don't have time? Have you thought about elearning?
Continue readingOver 1,000 hectares of public land is to be made available to new farmers to attract people to farming.
Continue readingAre you interested in attending a Herdsman Foot Trimming course in Ayrshire?
Continue readingFantastic opportunity on autumn block herd farm near Kelso
Continue readingSRUC are keen to hear farmers' views and opinions on the concept of positive animal welfare
Continue readingSAC Consulting have started the search for a new specialist Dairy Consultant or Senior Dairy Consultant.
Continue readingSRUC has won the prestigious 2017 Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
Continue readingIBERS Distance Learning offers high level training and education for agri-professionals.
Continue readingAre you doing something new on your farm ? Would you like to share this experience with like-minded farmers ?
Continue readingcan you help a student with work experience on dairy farm?
Continue readingWe offer free on-site food waste prevention audits to small and medium sized businesses
Continue readingScottish Government and AHDB aim to sign up all Scottish dairy farmers to Dairy Pro.
Continue readingWith great excitement, The Saskatoon Colostrum Company Ltd.(SCCL) and T.P. Niven Ltd. present a unique offer for the Scottish dairy industry...
Continue readingInterested in learning “How to secure finance? but not sure where to start.?
Continue readingForFarmers explain the benefits of a successful transition period...
Continue readingAn opportunity has arisen to join a large and expanding grazing spring calving dairy in Southern Scotland...
Continue readingA position has opened for a general farm worker near Annan.
Continue readingGeneral farm worker required for busy Ayrshire dairy farm.
Continue readingEarn by renting your machinery out. Save by renting in.
Continue readingThe programme aims to help family farm businesses improve their confidence, efficiency, and resilience.
Continue readingSRUC have launched their programme of forthcoming training events for 2017-18.
Continue readingDo you know one of the country’s top land industries trainees? Now is the time to speak up.
Continue readingAs part of the Cut to Clamp programme Volac are offering free on farm silage consultations.
Continue readingA new training course has been set up at Newton Rigg college dairy farm.
Continue readingScottish Government have just launched the public consultation on the next phase of Scotland’s BVD eradication scheme.
Continue readingBiocell Agri is specialist in the field of applied microbiology in animal nutrition http://www.biocellagri.com/
Continue readingCan you help a MSC student with her research into how carbon footprints are used in the UK Dairy industry?
Continue readingCan you help with survey on seasonal migrant workers?
Continue readingScotland Excel, invites potential suppliers to register their interest to supply & distribute milk & associated products.
Continue readingDo you want to know more about contracts, joint ventures, finance and presenting your business case?
Continue readingThe latest newsletter from Davidson's Feeds.
Continue readingHIE and SE are investing £650,000 into a new Food and Drink Collaborative Innovation Fund.
Continue readingFiveF believes alkaline feeding solutions are revolutionising the way dairy farmers feed high yielding dairy cows, enabling milk producers to maximise their use of home-grown feed crops. Farmers Guardian July 2017
Continue readingAs the days lengthen and conditions start to warm up, the potential of utilising quality grazing into dairy rations becomes a welcome consideration again... Harbro 2017
Continue readingWANTED, an AYR Calving, 365 housed herd in Northern England or Scotland to act as a Strategic Dairy Farm.
Continue readingA Preliminary Outbreak Assessment on bluetongue virus has been produced following the detection of two bluetongue BTV-8 positive cattle in Northern France. See Bluetongue Guidance leaflet attached.
Continue readingSlurrycell is a management tool designed to reduce costs and enhance fertilising qualities of your slurry.
Continue readingNigel Miller stresses the importance of removing PI's from Scotland’s herds to assist in eradicating BVD. Find his blog here...
Continue readingContinental cross bull calves, weaned and ideally dehorned and vaccinated, from 10 weeks of age upwards required.
Continue readingCheap monitoring kit can accurately test calf housing conditions...
Continue readingFind out how to get the most out of your dairy heifer calves...
Continue readingR&D tax credits can help dairy farmers in the current economic climate.
Continue readingAn essential guide to making the most out of your grass?
Continue readingYour company could be entitled to claim back up to 32% of qualifying R&D expenditure
Continue readingType 1 Transporter Authorisation forms are no longer renewed automatically.
Continue readingScotland is well on track to eradicate BVD from its national herd, according to recent figures reported by the Farmers Weekly...
Continue readingOptimise the profitability of your grassland
Continue readingA single minimum level of pay for agricultural workers has been agreed by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) and will come into effect from the 1st April 2017...
Continue readingImproved design and management of woodchip pads
Continue readingSecond hand parlour and bulk milk tank for sale
Continue readingBVD damages herd productivity and hits your profits. ScotGov updates the Scottish Dairy Hub on the importance of 'Getting rid of that PI'...
Continue readingThree unique Automation Products brought to the dairy industry in the U.K, Irish Republic and European market with more to come in 2017...
Continue readingWill Towning is in his final year studying International Business. With family connections in dairy, he has decided to use the industry as a model for his dissertation. He is looking for dairy farmers to fill in his short survey...
Continue readingUniversity of Glasgow have developed an online mental health tool to support farmers. This tool was designed with support from National Farmers Union Scotland and RSABI
Continue readingAll the latest info you need on the new Scottish Movement System - ScotMoves, which is now LIVE...
Continue readingSlipping is a major welfare concern, and injuries from falls can be a significant financial loss to farms.
Continue readingOpportunity for an eager person to join an expanding grazing spring calving dairy near Dumfries, Scotland. Position available for Full Time & Seasonal Workers.
Continue readingBryce took over the farm when the industry was full of uncertainty - he explains how the Hub helped his business...
Continue readingDairy farmer, Jill Bathgate speaks to the Hub exclusively on how they have helped her and her business in the last quarter...
Continue readingAHDB update on bactoscan levels over the past month...
Continue reading"Dairy UK said the industry could become more ’resilient, competitive and profitable’" was the key message to come out of a seminar last week in London. Alex Black reports.
Continue readingSo many different technologies to choose from, but which one is most suited to you and your farm business?
Continue reading"If you have good staff working on your dairy farm,consider how you can retain them for as long as possible" writes Joe Rowe, Managing Director of Farm Solutions...
Continue readingIn collaboration with Premier Nutrition, SAYFC is delighted to bring FREE Cow Signal Training courses to SAYFC members...
Continue reading"Sawdust could be best employed as a bedding material in open-plan barns rather than cubicles, according to an Austrian dairy trial."
Continue readingAre you and your herd up to date with the latest BVD testing methods?
Continue readingNational Milk Records has shared 9 billion rows of data gathered via routine milk recording with AHDB Dairy, which heralds the starting point for developing exciting new breeding traits
Continue readingOpen your gates for next year’s Open Farm Sunday on 11th June and proudly show the public all that you achieve and the breadth of goods and services you deliver.
Continue readingColin Ferguson, West Region Agri Affairs rep for SAYFC, reviews the dairy sector for the next generation...
Continue reading"The referendum vote to leave the EU has created significant uncertainty in the UK and Scottish food and farming sectors." NFUS sets out initial policy thinking in their paper 'Beyond Brexit: A Policy Framework for Scottish Agriculture'...
Continue readingIs there an opportunity to make a premium on your dairy bull calves?
Continue readingICS Cool Energy is one of the leading specialists in temperature control equipment.
Continue readingWith increased instances of Digital Dermatitis in September - November, AHDB update us on some prevention and control measures..
Continue readingFeeding a variety of minerals to improve your cows performance can prove highly beneficial, but did you know that over supply can also have a negative impact?
Continue readingGeorge Jamieson, Milk Policy Manager at NFU Scotland, is our first contributor in a series of specially commissioned articles...
Continue readingSupported by Scottish Dairy Hub, AHDB Dairy, SAOS, SRUC and guest Tony Evans a one day event at Cricton Royal Farm, Dumfries for YF was organised...
Continue readingAHDB Dairy funded a survey of 102 dairy farms across England, Scotland and Wales to find out what the actual cost of rearing is...
Continue readingFor Farmers September Feeding Focus looks at Transition diets and how it is "key in optimum production of colostrum in both terms of quality and quantity"...
Continue readingAre you interested in looking at trace elements in livestock?
Continue readingThe exchange rate to be used to calculate support to be delivered through Scotland’s new Basic Payment Scheme is €1= £0.85228...
Continue readingWith chilly mornings and darker evenings fast approaching, is it time to think about investing in calf coats? Research has highlighted positive results...
Continue readingAgribusiness consultant Charles Skelton highlights to readers the considerations which must be thought about when rearing replacement heifers...
Continue readingCalibre understand the importance of testing and creating and managing a healthy heard.
Continue readingLooking to improve your precision grassland management? Take a look here...
Continue readingThe Government is being urged to consider introducing mandatory origin labelling for meat and milk in processed products...
Continue readingIndependent Dairy Consultant, Hugh Kerr gives an update on where dairy is in the current climate...
Continue readingUPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT THE EU MILK REDUCTION SCHEME
Continue readingIf Einstein was a farmer... Who would do his paperwok? If you are like Einstein and have difficulty reading, writing, organising and remembering instructions. Speak to someone. Farming with Dyslexia are working to make life easier.
Continue readingFeed For Farmers Farmers Guide to Calf Pneumonia - update on causes and prevention
Continue readingManaging Heat Detection in cattle has it's challenges. DairyCo explains the following in their recent update: - Establishing the importance of first service policy - Understanding the hormonal control of oestrus (heat) - Optimising and observing oestrus behaviour - Improving heat detection practice.
Continue reading"Dairy farmers in Scotland need to plan for an on-going struggle with feed-borne mycotoxins and the associated threat to animal health and performance, according to a leading veterinary scientist"
Continue readingHerdsman required for progressive, modern, forward thinking farm.
Continue readingFarmers and crofters are urged to take five minutes to check the road worthiness of their vehicles and trailers before driving on public roads, say NFUS...
Continue readingImproving water efficiency on farm could save you a significant sum of money...
Continue readingAnalysis of milk using new technologies has identified potential biomarkers of mastitis enabling real-time diagnostics and targeted therapeutics...
Continue readingCheese company looking to dispose of whey for no charge and welcome any offers to take it.
Continue readingA €500 million dairy package, announced by the European Commission this week, is a positive step in the right direction to assist the sector, however NFU Scotland believes that further clarification is needed as to how the schemes will work.
Continue readingNFUS have issued a Business Guide Update today following the suspension of Valactis due to adverse events in dairy cattle...
Continue readingIn the first of a series of articles under the #Decisions4Dairy – Optimising Revenue theme, AHDB looks at the value of good hygienic quality to milk buyers, and some key facts that farmers should bear in mind when looking to optimise their revenue.
Continue readingDetermining the eligible R&D activities is the area that companies find the most difficult. Contrary to what people may think, R&D is not just about white coats and test tubes, or carrying out ground-breaking research. It can include a much broader range of activities...
Continue readingThis consultation asks for views on options for the use of its share of UK Apprenticeship Levy funding being transferred to the Scottish Government.
Continue readingNFU Scotland is calling on all milk purchasers to immediately pass a fair share of higher market returns back to producers....
Continue readingTrials of new product Axcelera-C show that: 1. Calves grow faster. 2. Have faster rumen development through solid food intake. 3. Calves can wean earlier with reduced growth check at weaning. 4. Reduces the incidence and severity of nutritional scouring.
Continue readingBarclays are showing their support for British Agriculture by opening up a multi-million pound loan fund to help boost the industry...
Continue readingFocus on transition cow feeding improves lactation performance...
Continue readingCattle farmers could significantly reduce the time taken to treat the fever associated with acute mastitis by swapping injections for a newly approved pour-on, according to MSD Animal Health. (Farmers Weekly)
Continue readingSAYFC highlight the triggers of poor mental health, and how to recognise the signs and where to find support in their new campaign 'Are Ewe Okay?'
Continue readingDo you know the amount of miles your milk travels to get to the supermarket? North East paper the Press and Journal have dedicated a campaign to 'Local Milk is Miles Better' to highlight the issues surrounding "milk mileage madness", at a time when local processing plant Muller closes its doors...
Continue readingA NEW agricultural and business training programme, “Cultivating Futures”, was launched by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs at the Royal Highland Show to offer members a range of skills and training opportunities over the next 12 months...
Continue readingAlong with seven other organisations, the Scottish Dairy Hub took part in the NFUS Dyslexia pledge at the Royal Highland Show....
Continue readingCorrect nutritional management of the transition cow is critical for improving milk production in the following lactation and minimising the risk of metabolic problems and maximising calf health.
Continue readingDo you have excess 1st and 2nd colostrum?
Continue readingIn the current market, more and more farmers are now considering joint ventures - contract heifer rearing offers opportunities for all...
Continue readingBetter grassland management seems to be the answer to reducing your cattle feed costs...
Continue readingWhat can take 500 years to replace 25 mm (1 inch), yet we lose 2.9 million tonnes each year? “Valuing Your Soils”, is newly published guidance, which will help Scottish farmers, crofters and land managers protect and manage their most valuable resource....
Continue readingMORE Scottish milk will find its way onto the shelves of the Morrisons supermarket chain from this week onwards....
Continue readingFollowing a successful farmer-led campaign in Devon, NFU Scotland has written to the nation’s biggest supermarkets asking them to reposition fresh milk in their Scottish stores as a healthy alternative to fizzy drinks....
Continue readingFancy heading to Brussels to hear about the latest EU policy developments? Benefit from meeting representatives of selected member organisations as well as participate in a farm visit? If yes to all of these, this is the Study Trip for you!!
Continue readingTuesday saw the announcement of a new team at SG. In a change to cabinet briefs and titles, Fergus Ewing MSP has been appointed Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity while the new Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform is Roseanna Cunningham MSP...
Continue readingAre you looking to improve safety, reduce maintenance costs and comply with legislation? Do you need a helpful reminder to carry out some essential tractor maintenance pre-checks before the day starts?
Continue readingThe EU Referendum will take place on Thursday 23 June, which coincides with the first day of the Royal Highland Show 2016. For any member attending the Highland, NFU Scotland strongly recommends they register for a postal vote.
Continue readingThe Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published a report on the ‘Activity Review’ it undertook last autumn and winter to listen to levy payers’ views on challenges facing their businesses and priorities for AHDB activity.
Continue readingIn a recent article, published by the Press and Journal, Jo and Nick McKenzie describe the benefits of contacting the Scottish Dairy Hub. Go on, give the Hub a call! We're here to help Scottish Dairy Farmers...
Continue readingFertility is one of the major factors affecting the efficiency of any dairy herd. It can account for one of the major costs of production and also represents an area where significant improvements can be made...
Continue readingJimmy Goldies presentation on Producing Profitable Litres - March 2016
Continue readingA short detailed video showing the installation of profile 6 fibre cement sheeting. The video highlights the airflow path of a number of different ventilation options; the crank crown ridge, open protected ridge and spaced roofing...
Continue readingBusiness Cost Consultants (BCC) is one of the UK’s leading independent energy management consultants. Specialising in finding business cost savings on gas, electricity, water, fixed and mobile telecoms....
Continue readingPlans to explore dairy market development were confirmed yesterday when the AHDB Dairy board agreed a total budget of up to £3.5m over the next three years for future activity. This provisional budget represents an extra £1.8m in total over the three years compared with the draft market development budget which went out for consultation....
Continue readingListen to Andrew and Anna, doing a great job in Alberta! They are successful because they take care of cow comfort. Three tips from Andrew: - a stress-free calving line - a straw yard where the cows go 4 weeks before calving - Deep beds
Continue readingDifferent Options were considered and discussed when managing your herd with low milk prices at the recent Woodhead Meeting at Auchincruive.
Continue readingGet up to speed with all the latest news from Lantra Scotland - Scotlands training organisation for new skills and business development in agriculture and the environment
Continue readingPop across to the new Scottish Dairy site to find out about the ‘made with 100% Scottish Milk’ brand
Continue readingExperts from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are alerting farmers of an increased risk of cows suffering from magnesium deficiency, due to this winter’s weather.
Continue readingThe past year saw one of the most sustained periods of low prices seen since world markets crashed in 2007/08 yet the market has remained stubbornly over-supplied. A recovery in prices to more sustainable levels for the whole supply chain is needed but, when this will happen, and how quickly, relies on a combination of three key events: a reduction in milk production, the sale of excess stocks and a rise in demand. (AHDB Dairy Article)
Continue readingInterpreting herd milk butterfat-to-protein ratio could drive improvements across dairy units this New Year
Continue readingSupermarket schemes offering dairy farmers a premium for their milk have been heralded as a success by Devon MPs, as estimates suggest they have already generated £900,000 for the sector.
Continue readingDairy cows that have been exposed to the virus that causes Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) have been shown in a new study to produce 2.6 litres per day less milk throughout the entire lactation, despite showing few or no signs of the disease (i.e. being sub-clinically infected)
Continue readingRearing dairy heifers from birth until their first calving is one of the most costly operations on a dairy farm and it is also one of the most crucial to get right as the cost of getting it wrong can be considerable...
Continue readingSelecting bulls for efficient feed-to-milk conversion could be worth hundreds of pounds per cow, according to a unique breeding index.
Continue readingLooking to improve health and performance of your cows? With the help of Premier Nutrition’s free TMS monitoring service, which flags up where changes to nutrition or management may be needed you could make some positive changes in your Dairy herd...
Continue readingLooking to start Body Condition Scoring your cows?
Continue readingColostrum is vital to the newborn calf as it contains antibodies to provide immunity and it is also rich in essential nutrients to provide energy for growth. The 3 Qs of colostrum: Quantity Quality Quickly
Continue readingAHDB Dairy have put together this booklet to increase awareness on the catergories of water used on dairy farms, and highlight some of the opportunities where water and money might be saved. It also covers the different sources of water and treatment processes that may be needed, and common analysis terms.
Continue readingComfy cows are happy cows. But is your housing supplying the right environment this winter to allow cows to express their yield potential?
Continue readingA global dairy equipment company has been presented with an award by the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace, in recognition for research and development in the field of dairy farming.
Continue readingLonger term, the whole industry is working to ensure that we grow more resilient to volatile prices. Meanwhile, we are all part of Dairy Scotland. As individual businesses you can weather storms by working smart. Download our latest leaflet to find out more.
Continue readingNational Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS) provides an indepth report describing when cows should be inseminated...
Continue readingRead how to set realistic growth rate targets from birth to 3rd lactation...
Continue readingFace the reality of global markets - and the price volatility that goes with them…that’s the message from independent agricultural economist Séan Rickard, speaking at the OMSCo conference this week...
Continue readingDairy industry professionals are calling on business leaders from outside agriculture to help the dairy sector...
Continue readingLocally produced brewery co-products could help dairy producers to reduce their feed bills, according to ForFarmers’ Brian Doran...
Continue readingBluetongue (BTV-8) in France and international disease monitoring monthly report: July - August 2015
Continue readingEU regulations on the 12th August 2015 have seen the reduction in permitted levels of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QAC) in food products across the dairy industry. Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) has been lowered from 0.5mg/kg to 0.1mg/kg, which has raised a number of questions between customers and suppliers....
Continue readingSRUC experts are advising farmers to make better use of their slurry and manure to increase profitability and reduce their environmental impact. Read more here...
Continue readingThe Do's and Don'ts of Handling Cattle...Have a look and see if you are working with cattle responsibly?
Continue readingWhat does poor fertility cost? The National Animal Disease Information Service tells us more...
Continue readingGood quality forage is the cornerstone of profitable milk production, providing a cost effective source of nutrients, i.e. energy and protein. Against a backdrop of low milk prices, many producers will be looking to maximise production from forage this year. Read ForFarmers silage update here.
Continue readingAlmost all accidents on farm are related to only four causes: 1. Falls 2. Animals 3. Transport 4. Equipment Read the NFUS case studies and safety tips guide.
Continue readingThis discussion document published by the Scottish Government outlines a vision for the future of Scottish agriculture, in order to encourage discussion and feedback from stakeholders and the public, with a view to helping to inform future policy directions.
Continue readingAir circulation is crucial for health and welfare in livestock buildings, yet 60-80% of housing in the UK is not adequately ventilated.
Continue readingLast year’s Dairy innovator of the Year winner, Thomas Irwin gives his opinion on how moving to a grass based system could transform the Scottish Dairy Farm...
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