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Third overall win for Gavin Robertson in delayed Latheron parish ploughing match
Third overall win for Gavin Robertson in delayed Latheron parish ploughing match
It was third time lucky for Latheron Parish Ploughing Association's 35th annual ploughing match – and also a third overall win for Gavin Robertson.
NFU Scotland moves its AGM online
NFU Scotland moves its AGM online
Scotland's leading farming union has moved its planned AGM to an online-only event.
Caithness mart prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts
Caithness mart prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts
Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday, January 10, sold 809 sheep.
Rural businesses to benefit from £30m funding round
Rural businesses to benefit from £30m funding round
Rural businesses in the Highlands could benefit from a share of a £30 million funding package aimed at tackling climate change.
New legislation will protect livestock from dog attacks
New legislation will protect livestock from dog attacks
A campaign to protect Scotland’s livestock has been launched following new legislation which protects animals from dog attacks.
Third time lucky for local ploughing match
Third time lucky for local ploughing match
The Latheron Parish Ploughing Association is hoping to go ahead with the 35th ploughing match this Saturday after two failed attempts last year.
Farmers and crofters urged to help keep children safe
Farmers and crofters urged to help keep children safe
Farmers and crofters are being encouraged to start the new year by looking at the measures in place to ensure children’s safety on their plots.
Met Office update for Caithness – strong winds along with snow and ice
Met Office update for Caithness – strong winds along with snow and ice
The Met Office updated its Yellow Warnings for the far north to include strong winds along with snow and ice affecting Caithness.
Wind and snow warning for Caithness
Wind and snow warning for Caithness
The Met Office has issued a warning for wind and snow across the far north tomorrow and Wednesday.
Ploughing tips to be given at local training day
Ploughing tips to be given at local training day
Wester Olrig, Castletown, is to be the venue of a ploughing training day being organised this month by the Scottish Ploughing Championships.