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Íæż½ã½ã need to plan their cattle buying policy carefully to help keep Scotland free of bovine TB, with an increasing demand from farmers in England for Scottish breeding stock.

The Scottish Governments land reform plans run the risk of failing rural Scotland for generations if the private business sectors economic and environmental contribution is not embraced.

Huge variations in costs, particularly for forage and concentrates, were the drivers behind whether spring-calving suckler herds made a profit or not.

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland said it was pulling away successfully from the financial impact of the pandemic, but still facing the headwinds of increased costs.

Scottish Government needs to make a clear statement rejecting the reintroduction of the lynx to the countryside, after proposals were put back on the agenda.

Unless a buyer is found the last sale will take place on May 4

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon has announced the appointment of three new directors to the board of Quality Meat Scotland. Emma Buckby, Jilly Duncan Grant and Carrie Ruxton will serve on the board for a four year term.

Three people have been arrested after 10,000-worth of Class A drugs and a lamb were found in a car in Scotland.

A picturesque setting can be the perfect backdrop for a new enterprise. Ewan Pate visited Carroglen to find out more.

NFU Scotland has announced former senior civil servant John Davidson as its 11th chief executive