Farming

A dramatic fall in the numbers of insects has been accompanied by declines in many bird populations (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

Here's why birds and insects are disappearing all across Scotland Philip Lymbery

A vet inspects the mouth of a cow to check for signs of bluetongue disease (Picture: Nicolas Maeterlinck)

Why government must act to protect Scotland's agricultural Shows Alistair Carmichael

Sadhguru being interviewed by Ralph Blackburn

Sadhguru interview: famous yogi gives 25 years to save Britain's soil

Some fear that African swine fever could be the death knell for the UK pig industry (Picture: Damien Meyer)

Death knell for pigs? How dangerous animal diseases pose real threat Alistair Carmichael

Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I've been tractor-pulling since age 7 -and I was Miss England finalist

Cattle numbers will not be reduced, Scottish Government has said

Scotland rejects climate change advice to cut livestock herds

Farmers in Scotland are still waiting on both the UK and Scottish governments for more clarity on how the future subsidy payment system will be funded (pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Highland Show celebrations overshadowed by government failing farmers Katharine Hay

A view of some cattle near New Luce in Dumfries and Galloway

Exclusive Scottish Government accused of 'stagnation' over future of farming

Four year-old pupils from Apple Tree Nursery in Argyll & Bute, Brogan Laurie, Neil George-McKirdy, Zander Simpson and Ava Wilson, travelled by boat and bus to present Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, Doris, with her First place rosette. After receiving a £400 donation from the Argyll & Bute Agricultural Committee, the pupils formed their own agricultural committee and decided to use the money to attend the Royal Highland Show. (Pic: Ian Georgeson)

Explainer Royal Highland Show - all you need to know for this year

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Buying free-range food is one way that we, as consumers, can make a real difference (Picture: Matt Cardy)

Why the food we eat will determine the future of life on Earth Philip Lymbery

A gaucho moves cattle into a corral at a market near Melo in northwestern Uruguay. Beef from the country is now being sold by Asda in the UK (Picture: Panta Astiazaran)

Supermarket is betraying our farmers – and others may soon join in Alistair Carmichael

Plans to create a national park in Galloway have proved controversial

Scottish Government ditches plans to create Galloway National Park

Galloway Forest Park

Ministers told to ignore 'land-owning lobbyists' as park axe looms

Early season strawberries have proved to be sweeter and more shapely thanks to current dry, sunny spring (Picture: Julian Finney)

Climate change sending Scots a message about living more healthily Scotsman comment

Farmers protest over Labour's changes to inheritance tax on the Edinburgh city bypass (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How Keir Starmer can escape damaging family farm tax row Alistair Carmichael

Atlantic oak woodland at the Glenborrodale RSPB Nature Reserve on Scotland's west coast. Picture: Colin Wilkinson/RSPB

Scotland included in £40m project to connect UK coast rainforest

Reform of the firearms licensing system is necessary but the UK Government appears to be planning changes to the law that could have a serious effect on farmers, others in rural communities and sport shooters (Picture: Lars Baron)

How Labour is planning the most restrictive gun laws for 30 years Jake Swindells

US President Donald Trump will demand concessions from the UK in any trade deal between the two countries (Picture: Anna Moneymaker)

Starmer must not sell out farmers to get US trade deal Scotsman comment

Uncommon Ground: Rethinking Our Relationship With The Countryside, by Patrick Galbraith, is out this week

Uncommon Ground by Patrick Galbraith review: 'uncomfortable truths'

Bruce the dog proved to be a fan of cultivated or lab-grown meat and we humans should be too

My dog tried UK’s first lab-grown meat – and his verdict was emphatic Philip Lymbery

Labour's change to farmers' inheritance tax is just one of many different factors making life in rural Scotland more difficult (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Almost half of farmers stop investing as impact of tax changes hits

Farmers hold a tractor rally in protest at changes to inheritance tax on Edinburgh's city bypass (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour must realise farmers' tax complaints are more than rhetoric Scotsman comment

Nicola Wordie, who farms near Huntly, in Aberdeenshire

'Life went from best to worst' - Farmer's thoughts after tragic loss

New figures have shown farm incomes in Scotland have declined by more than half in the last year (pic: Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

'Extremely concerned': Scotland farm incomes record sharp 50% fall

Emma Cowie, a Turriff farmer, takes on new RBS head of agriculture role

Farmer disproves 'no women' claim by taking chief RBS rural role

The arrival of bird flu on a farm results in a mass cull of the animals and stringent controls to prevent any further spread of the disease(Picture: Matt Cardy)

Why the threat posed by bird flu is a ticking timebomb for humanity Philip Lymbery

Funding has increased to help farmers deal with sea eagle predation

Sea eagle damage funding for Scottish farmers topped up to almost £1m

Jeremy Clarkson was one of many farmers to protest over the changes to inheritance tax

Exclusive Lib Dem MP urges ministers to help farmers with universal credit

David Lloyd George, Prime Minister during the First World War, knew the value of Orkney farmers like this one, pictured in 1915 (Picture: Hulton Archive)

How we can end scandalously low prices paid to farmers Alistair Carmichael

Cows fed on grass enjoy a natural life and don't consume food that could be eaten by humans (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

How factory farms produce 'ghost' food waste that could feed billions Philip Lymbery

Neil Stewart, who took his own life last year, with Crunchie the cow

Family to walk 100 miles for farming charity after father's suicide

Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity has announced its largest ever land acquisition after securing the 7,618-hectare Inverbroom Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Scottish wildlife charity buys Highland estate with £17.5m donation

Scottish farmer devastated by virus warns a more deadly one is likely to hit Scotland soon

'I am petrified' - Farm devastated by virus warns deadlier one to come

Joanna Lumley has been a powerful advocate for many causes from animal welfare to rights for Gurkha veterans (Picture: Oli Scarff)

The day I made Joanna Lumley cry – and why it was worth it Philip Lymbery

The Isle of Sanda off the Kintyre peninsula has a new owner. PIC: Mowi.

Uninhabited Scottish island looks to future as tourism to be revived

Farmers protested in Whitehall on Monday against changes to inheritance tax rules for farmers (Picture: Henry Nicholls)

Why Labour rebels could yet force U-turn on family farm tax Alistair Carmichael

Testing on animals like mice should be phased out, Irene Campbell MP argued

'The worst in Europe': Why Scotland must phase out animal testing

Farmers take part in a tractors protest over changes to inheritance tax on Edinburgh's city bypass at the weekend

Swinney ‘united’ with farmers in opposing UK government’s tax changes

Learning about the natural world will help children take better care of themselves, the environment and animals like chickens (Picture: Matt Cardy)

Why we need to know more about reality of how food is produced Philip Lymbery

The Duke of Rothesay during a visit to Carnoustie and Monifieth Men's Shed, in Angus, to hear how the organisation is helping men and women build a sense of community and learn new skills

Prince of Wales discusses rural isolation with young farmers

Hilda was born using IVF, as part of the Cool Cows project

Why birth of IVF calf Hilda is a milestone for greener farming

It's time to stop keeping farm animals in cages (Picture: Paco Serinelli)

Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals Philip Lymbery

Farmers protest in Whitehall over planned changes to inheritance tax (Picture: Yui Mok)

Stopping super-rich buying land as tax dodge could end farming tax row Alistair Carmichael

The company behind Bovaer - which is added in small quantities to cow feed - said the supplement can reduce methane emissions by up to 30 per cent.

Bovaer debate: Is popping a pill the solution to the methane problem?

More than 100 Marston’s pubs across the UK will now be serving up Hawkstone, including several in Scotland.

The Scottish Marston's pubs now serving up Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer

Harriet Cross urged the Government to change course

Inside the political battles over today's 'farm tax' vote

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