5+ hour, 27+ min ago  (411+ words) Soil fertility is still often discussed in relatively simple terms " nutrients, p H, organic matter, and yield response. However, work from the University of Stirling suggests this only captures part of the picture, particularly in perennial systems where soil biology…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (327+ words) A grouse moor owner has pledged "250, 000 to Moredun Research Institute's louping ill vaccine crowdfunding campaign in a match funded donation designed to encourage other upland industries to contribute. The pledge means that every pound donated by other supporters will be…...

22+ hour, 27+ min ago  (356+ words) Galloway Country Fair is set to return to Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate this summer, with organisers promising its biggest programme yet as thousands of visitors prepare to descend on the Dumfriesshire venue on August 8 and 9. The annual event will once…...

16+ hour, 27+ min ago  (522+ words) Summer showers and a reduced livestock entry due to equine flu cancelling horse classes did not deter exhibitors and spectators attending Kilbarchan Show, where the Charolais champion, Barnsford Veronique, stepped up to take the supreme overall. Big smiles at Kilbarchan…...

21+ hour, 27+ min ago  (458+ words) A new online game developed through a partnership between the James Hutton Institute and Abertay University has brought together researchers, students and staff including Dr Andrew Reid, lecturer in Games Production at Abertay, to explore how potatoes have shaped Scotland's…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (468+ words) First Milk has published a new white paper arguing that regenerative farming must move beyond practice-based claims and be underpinned by measurable outcomes to build trust, attract investment and strengthen resilience across the food system. The document, 'From principles to…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (336+ words) Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced its new CVG 8 Spool Valve in Europe and Asia Pacific, targeting low-flow mobile machinery and attachments, including a range of agricultural equipment. The latest addition to the company's hydraulic portfolio is a pre-compensated load-sensing valve…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (718+ words) The UK Government has unveiled a 25-year farming roadmap for England, setting out a long-term strategy for agriculture to 2050, but industry leaders have warned that the plan will only succeed if ambition is matched by urgent delivery and practical support…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (434+ words) Avon Tuning has completed a major two-year renovation of its existing premises near Bristol, significantly expanding its research and development capacity to keep pace with growing global demand for remapping services. The redevelopment brings together a bespoke R&D centre,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (846+ words) A steady run over a challenging Glenlyon hill course saw Peter Martin's Stella take a clear lead, leaving the rest of the field well behind her. Well behaved Cheviot gimmers ran on steep, green hill with the drive set at…...