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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 9m

The breeding policy is for frame rather than shape, with a focus on a strong shoulder

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 47m

Britain loses millions of tonnes of wheat as extreme weather hits crops, pushing reliance on imports and threatening future harvests.

Britain loses year’s worth of bread to extreme weather

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 1h

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has shared his heartbreak after a death at Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds.

Jeremy Clarkson shares heartbreak after death at Diddly Squat Farm

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 1h

A 23-year-old from Carlisle has taken on the role of contract farmer at SRUC’s Acrehead Dairy Farm following a competitive selection process.

Carlisle’s Jordan Duddy named contract farmer at SRUC Acrehead Dairy Farm

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 2h

Beavers in Wales now have full protection, sparking debate over flooding risks and impacts on farmland.

Legal protection for beavers in Wales prompts farmland flooding concerns

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 3h

Get the inside scoop on farming news, tips, and more in this week's issue of The Scottish Farmer. Watch now for all the updates you need!

What's in this week's issue of The Scottish Farmer...

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 4h

A £3m Scottish Enterprise investment powers new AI and automation tech at the James Hutton Institute to advance crop resilience and innovation.

Scottish Enterprise backs Hutton Institute with £3 million funding boost

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 5h

Farmers are urged to check fields as storms and drought spark high acorn fall, raising deadly poisoning risks for cattle and sheep this autumn.

Farmers warned of ‘perfect storm’ for acorn poisoning after Storm Amy

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 6h

A new FSS report reignites debate over Scotland’s meat and dairy, highlighting climate benefits but warning of risks to children’s nutrition.

Meat essential for growth, say Scottish food leaders

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 7h

Discover Wallace Hall’s new farming course, designed to inspire students and teach modern agricultural skills.

Wallace Hall School introduces a new farming course for students

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 9h

Ukraine’s farmers battle war, extreme weather, and market shifts while maintaining food production and resilience.

Farmer Oleksandr Hordiienko hailed as Ukrainian hero after fatal drone strike

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Celebrating 50 years of Twin Rotor combines, New Holland unveils the advanced CR10 and CR11 models worldwide.

New Holland celebrates 50 years of Twin Rotor combine innovation

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Howden rolls out its renewable energy insurance across the UK, simplifying coverage for wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage projects.

Howden expands £150m renewable energy insurance facility

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Scotland unveils 28 tree species to strengthen forests, boost biodiversity, and tackle climate change challenges.

Scotland names 28 tree species to fight climate change

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Discover Claas’ 2026 Lexion range: new engines, bigger grain tanks, and ultimate operator comfort for efficient harvesting.

Claas marks 30 years of Lexion with new model and major 2026 updates

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Discover if your land is ideal for onshore wind with Caeli Wind’s free, instant online assessment tool.

Free online tool helps UK landowners assess wind potential

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Scott Hamilton’s Lesmahagow contracting firm boosts efficiency with Claas Lexion and Trion combines on steep, unpredictable South Lanarkshire…

Claas combines drive growth for long-standing Lanarkshire contracting firm

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 15h

Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork helped fuel a day of football, cooking, and learning for 44 young players from Glasgow City…

Glasgow City FC celebrates women’s football with ‘Eat to Compete’ nutrition day

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 16h

Small Scottish farmers risk losing support as Whole Farm Plan ramps up. Simple schemes could ease costs and boost environmental action.

Scotland urged to launch small producer scheme amid rising crofter costs

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 16h

Jock Gibson explores how pasture-fed meat can consistently deliver high eating quality, drawing lessons from farms in Australia, Japan and beyond.

Scots farmer’s Nuffield study tackles meat eating quality

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 16h

Meet the remarkable finalists — shaping a more sustainable, innovative, and connected future for Scottish agriculture.

Meet the 2025 Scottish Agriculture Awards finalists

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 16h

Discover how five generations of the MacKenzie family built a thriving Salers herd at Whitebog Farm through tradition, innovation, and stockmanship.

Five generations of change: The Whitebog salers story of tradition and adaptation

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 17h

Beef prices soar globally as supply tightens and demand rises, defying trends seen in other meat and dairy markets.

Meat prices hit a global high, led by beef as supply and demand favour farmers

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 17h

Explore why UK songbirds are declining and the urgent steps needed to protect our farmland wildlife.

Over half of UK Songbirds declining: charity urges action

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The Scottish Farmer @thescottishfarmer.bsky.social · 17h

Lauraine Manson captures Shetland’s next generation sorting at West Burrafirth, celebrating tradition and community spirit in a heartfelt moment.

Young hands keep Shetland traditions alive in West Burrafirth

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