Farming latest
Action on killing
A PETITION calling for tougher action to tackle the illegal killing of birds of prey has been welcomed by Jim Hume, Liberal Democrat MSP for the South of Scotland.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 56 prime cattle, 31 OTM cattle, 5,118 prime hoggs and 5,309 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, March 4.THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 3,021 store hoggs and 555 in-lamb sheep at the weekly sale at Longtown on Tuesday, March 2.THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 624 store cattle and suckler calves at the special March sale at Longtown on Tuesday, March 2.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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RSPB farmland bird training day
BIRDWATCHERS in Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to an RSPB training day as part of the Volunteer & Farmer Alliance project.
Last updated 10 March 2010
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Store hoggs sell well
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 54 prime cattle, 22 OTM cattle, 3,254 prime hoggs and 4,663 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, February 25.
Last updated 4 March 2010
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Backing for a moratorium call over sheep ID breaches
SCOTTISH farmers' groups calling for a moratorium on penalties for breaches of the EU sheep identification rules that came into force in January are being backed by Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP Michael Moore.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Blackburn Ace trumps the pack at pre-sale
HARRISON & Hetherington conducted the spring sale of registered Whitebred Shorthorn cattle for members of the Whitebred Shorthorn Association last Friday when six bulls were forward.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Lunch date with minister
FARMERS from Eskdale and around Dumfriesshire attended a lunch with guest of honour shadow agriculture minister Jim Paice.
Last updated 3 March 2010
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Ewe prices dearer by £10
The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 51 prime cattle, 13 OTM cattle, 4,370 prime hoggs and 4,078 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, February 18.
Last updated 25 February 2010
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Event on selling a property
SCOTLAND’S leading independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith will host a discussion event in Castle Douglas next Thursday, March 4 on how to prosper during the property market recovery.
Last updated 24 February 2010
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Galloway enthusiast enjoys further success
DENIS Gall, the former Lockerbie farm manager and Galloway enthusiast, is continuing his success in his own right.
Last updated 24 February 2010
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Minister’s backing for farm safety promises
A SCOTTISH Borders minister is urging farmers to come home safely from their fields as he lends his support to the Health & Safety Executive’s Make the Promise campaign.
Last updated 18 February 2010
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Tup makes £200 for hospital fund
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 63 prime cattle, 38 OTM cattle, 4,944 prime hoggs and 4,096 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, February 11.
Last updated 18 February 2010
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Help with heating bills
AFTER last month’s cold spell, many people are concerned about what their heating bills might be.
Last updated 17 February 2010
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Excellent trade for quality in-lamb ewes
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 38 prime cattle, 32 OTM cattle, 3,724 prime hoggs and 3,665 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, February 4.
Last updated 11 February 2010
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New snare use laws
NEW laws covering the use of snares in Scotland will come into force on March 11.
Last updated 10 February 2010
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Report sparks fears of cuts in farm subsidies
FARMERS in south-west Scotland have heard how the agricultural industry could be funded in the future.
Last updated 10 February 2010
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In-lamb ewes top £150
THE Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers’ Mart had forward 55 prime cattle, 4 young bulls, 35 OTM cattle, 5,277 prime hoggs and 4,131 cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday, January 28.
Last updated 4 February 2010
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Producers check out clipping change
LEADING livestock producers have visited the Perth plant of Anglo Beef Processors to view trials on the possibility of clipping cattle post-slaughter as an alternative to clipping the animals live on farm.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Electronic sheep tag rules to be simplified
NEW European rules requiring sheep to be electronically tagged are to be simplified for the Scottish farming industry, reducing bureaucracy and keeping trade efficient.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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Farm disease policy review
THE way in which animal disease outbreaks are tackled is being reviewed to ensure Scotland maintains its position as a quality meat producer.
Last updated 3 February 2010
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