Katie Fitzgerald, of Bishopton Farm Vets, looks at the cause, impact and management of heat stress among dairy cows
Alastair Brown will start the role on July 1; he said it was a great honour to have the opportunity to drive new policies and strategies at the LAA
To coincide with this week's Regenerative Farming Special in ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, we spoke with one farmer who has transitioned to a regenerative system and discuss some of the benefits he has seen to the farm business
The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway has been expanded for multiple flocks and herds, in a move aiming to reduce disease and boost farm profitability
What is regenerative farming? Do consumers understand what this means? The bigger question is, are people willing to pay more for food produced in this way? A brand-new ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã survey showcases what farmers and consumers are really thinking
New report says creepy crawlies fail to make the grade in search for animal-free proteins
Restrictive zones will see huge economic losses for farmers, markets and rural community say MPs
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said Scottish Government will not be accepting recommendations from the Climate Change Committee to 'support' farmers in lowering livestock numbers on-farm
Industry welcomes the decision and urges Gov to provide funding
Producers have warned reduced livestock numbers has had serious ramifications on the social, cultural and economic value of rural and farming communities