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New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

Owners of any birds other than parrots, finches, budgies and canaries will need to be registered even if they only have one animal at their location.

Keep dogs on the lead near livestock, warn SSPCA

THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for dog owners to keep their dog on a lead when enjoying the countryside.

Forensics team at the scene of 58-year-old's death at Elgin Bus Station as floral tributes are paid

THE bus station remains cordoned off after a man died last night.

RSABI charity reminds farmers of Help for Heating financial support scheme

Financial support is available through Help for Heating grants, starting at £300, to help those struggling to keep their homes warm.

Farming: New requirement for farmers to provide evidence of annual vets visits comes into effect

Livestock or livestock products that end up in the food chain and which may be exported to the EU will require proof of an annual vet visit.

Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

The future of lifeline support to Scotland’s hills and uplands was top of the agenda when the Cabinet Secretary met with NFU Scotland.

Farm fire claims on the rise across Scotland

Combine harvesters were the farm vehicles hardest hit by harvest fires, with the number of fires doubling on the previous year.

Royal couple William and Kate will speak to mental health campaigners at Forres farm.

FARMERS urged to think about their wellbeing.

Festival at Chapleton attracts 250 friends of woods and fields

Forres Friends of Woods and Fields provided food, drink and entertainment at their open day behind Sanquhar pond.

Crowds travel back in time at Forres Tolbooth

Forres Heritage Trust's Historic Photo Exhibition spanned a century of local history via displays in the Tolbooth.

Eddie Gillanders: Pointing the finger at farming community over livestock emissions is unfair and misleading

FARMERS are getting fed up being told of the contribution they will be expected to make to reduce carbon emissions.

Everyone welcome to open day at Chapleton field

Forres Friends of Woods and Fields are inviting the community to enjoy food, drink, and entertainment this Saturday.

Eddie Gillanders: Farming and food get scant mention in First Minister Humza Yousaf's speech

LITTLE mention of farming and food.

North-east researchers support £6 million novel parasite sheep vaccine project

Researchers based at The James Hutton Institute are supporting a £6 million project to develop an effective vaccine for on-farm worm control.

This Farming Life makes a return to TV screens

Returning for a sixth series, This Farming Life follows a year in the lives of five farming families across Scotland including a couple from Dallas.

Eddie Gillanders: Top livestock and serious discussions are features of shows this summer

THE show season is in full swing.

Eddie Gillanders: Pressures of modern farming impact on mental health

HELP is there for those in farming community suffering from poor mental health.

Farming

New registration requirements come into force for all bird keepers in the UK

Keep dogs on the lead near livestock, warn SSPCA

Keep dogs on the lead near livestock, warn SSPCA

Forensics team at the scene of 58-year-old's death at Elgin Bus Station as floral tributes are paid

Forensics team at the scene of 58-year-old's death at Elgin Bus Station as floral tributes are paid

RSABI charity reminds farmers of Help for Heating financial support scheme

RSABI charity reminds farmers of Help for Heating financial support scheme

Farming: New requirement for farmers to provide evidence of annual vets visits comes into effect

Farming: New requirement for farmers to provide evidence of annual vets visits comes into effect

Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

Farming: Future of lifeline payments to hill farmers and crofters top of the agenda at Less Favoured Areas Committee

Farm fire claims on the rise across Scotland

Farm fire claims on the rise across Scotland

Royal couple William and Kate will speak to mental health campaigners at Forres farm.

Royal couple William and Kate will speak to mental health campaigners at Forres farm.

Festival at Chapleton attracts 250 friends of woods and fields

Festival at Chapleton attracts 250 friends of woods and fields

Crowds travel back in time at Forres Tolbooth

Crowds travel back in time at Forres Tolbooth

Eddie Gillanders: Pointing the finger at farming community over livestock emissions is unfair and misleading

Eddie Gillanders: Pointing the finger at farming community over livestock emissions is unfair and misleading

Everyone welcome to open day at Chapleton field

Everyone welcome to open day at Chapleton field

Eddie Gillanders: Farming and food get scant mention in First Minister Humza Yousaf's speech

Eddie Gillanders: Farming and food get scant mention in First Minister Humza Yousaf's speech

North-east researchers support £6 million novel parasite sheep vaccine project

North-east researchers support £6 million novel parasite sheep vaccine project

This Farming Life makes a return to TV screens

This Farming Life makes a return to TV screens

Eddie Gillanders: Top livestock and serious discussions are features of shows this summer

Eddie Gillanders: Top livestock and serious discussions are features of shows this summer

Eddie Gillanders: Pressures of modern farming impact on mental health

Eddie Gillanders: Pressures of modern farming impact on mental health

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