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PSNI now treating email threat to around 300 schools as a hoax

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‘Urgent inquiries’ after threatening email sent to hundreds of schools in NI

Michael Cruickshank

Tribute paid to LEMKEN UK employee Michael Cruickshank after 'sudden passing'

John Roberts

John Roberts is new president for livestock auctioneers in Scotland

Robi Lambie of Cairngorm Coffee and Bryce Cunningham of Mossgiel Organic Dairy launch Edinburgh’s £1 milk pub.

Thirsty Thursdays brings £1 milk pints to Edinburgh in pub-inspired stunt

Potato grower Ethan Erwin hears about the potato Innovation Visit to Scotland in January with CAFRE Crops Adviser, Leigh McClean.

Sign up now for Sustainable Potato Production Innovation Visit

A new report from National Parks UK reveals strong public support for the wider role National Parks can play in people's lives, alongside shared concerns about mental wellbeing, nature loss, access to nature and the impacts of climate change.

Strong public support for National Parks’ role in wellbeing and climate action

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Saturday comment: Bluetongue is coming – and this time with a vengeance

Samhain at Navan Centre & Fort

Before trick or treat: The original Halloween, unmasked

Niall Jeffrey, beef and arable farmer, Kate Rowell, QMS chair, Sarah Millar, QMS chief executive, Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands, and Murdo Fraser MSP

Holyrood reception puts Scotland’s £350m red meat opportunity in the spotlight

The Institute of Auctioneers in Scotland has appointed John Roberts as its new President. John brings 43 years of experience in the sector, as an auctioneer and more recently in senior executive roles at United Auctions.

John Roberts appointed new President of Scotland’s Institute of Auctioneers

The 2026 Scottish Agriculture Awards welcomed 670 attendees, the largest number ever hosted since it first began.

Record-breaking turnout for the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2026

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Poultry pet owners reminded to keep birds safe as bird flu returns to UK

Recording the match at the 12th annual Northern Ireland Vintage Tractor Ploughing Championships at Hillsborough in October 2007. Picture: Kevin McAuley

Bangor ploughman Jackie Moore ‘scores’ top ploughing honour (October 2007)

Farmstrong Scotland’s Blether Together podcast has been named the winner of the 'Good News Award' at Scottish Land & Estates’ Helping it Happen Awards, held on 1st October - part of a remarkable three award wins in a single year.

Farmstrong Scotland’s Blether Together podcast celebrates three award wins

Pictured from left, James Douglas, Kyle Lorimer-Kay and Ali Forsyth from Bert Fowlie Butchers in Strichen, Aberdeenshire who have been named Prime Scottish Pork Display Champions.

Bert Fowlie Butchers crowned Prime Scottish Pork Display champion
Bert Fowlie Butchers has been named the inaugural Prime Scottish Pork Display Champion following a new industry competition celebrating the creativity, skill and product knowledge of Scotland’s independent butchers.
Darryl Armitage

The fibre bottles are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp, contain no hidden plastic and are recyclable

Ad Feature Pulpex opens first commercial fibre bottle manufacturing facility

Mphasis announced it will extend its work with Social Security Scotland

Ad Feature Mphasis strengthens partnership with Social Security Scotland

colorful trees and rural road in deep autumn forest

Temperatures to drop with overnight frost in change to more autumnal weather

Joseph Hobbs

Mark Glover & Joseph Hobbs: Funeral details for tragic men killed at work

Stargate Sultan, stock bull for Glinnte herd overlooking the Irish Sea.

NI Dexter Cattle Group Herd Competition

From breeding farms in Scotland and hatcheries in England to poultry production in Alabama, Allister Crawford and Luci Wallace have broadened their understanding of the industry and opened their eyes to opportunities beyond the traditional farm.

Luci Wallace and Allister Crawford explore new paths in agriculture

Simon and Jackie McCreery are among three finalists for the prestigious Farmers Weekly Diversification Farmer of the Year award.

Tyrone-born couple shortlisted for prestigious farming award

Linda McKendrick viewing the Carncome herd with owner Jaron Davis.

NI Dexter Cattle Group Herd Competition

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Belfast International Airport experiencing 'some delays to flights'

Checking out some of the livestock

Local farmers’ group Ollardale Ltd. Members’ Day Trip to Scotland

Stormont

'Create the modern, robust, and enforceable framework' that NI's waterways need
Chairperson of Lough Neagh Rivers Trust, David Kennedy, has issued a robust appeal to the AERA committee for their next Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill to “provide Northern Ireland with modern, robust, and future-proof fisheries and water legislation”.
Gemma Murray

Hunting with dogs

Hunting with Dogs Bill: Researcher informs members on consultation findings

This is the first case of BTV-3 detected in Ireland where infection occurred in 2026.

New case of bluetongue identified in Co. Wexford

Oysters at Stranraer Oyster Festival 2025

Set sail for an oyster odyssey with Stena Line

Ripe barley ready for harvest

UK harvest yields continue to disappoint

Agriculture Minster Andrew Muir Picture by PressEye

Andrew Muir reassures NI public there of no link to BSE case in Scotland

The inaugural cohort of the Potato Industry Development Programme

GB Potatoes launches second year of Potato Industry Development Programme

Marie is pictured with Shane Gregory herdsman at the first farm she milked at, Higher Kernick Farm in Bodmin Cornwall.

Marie Stephenson completes 10,000-cow milking challenge in support of RABI

Grace McLaughlin, a 54-year-old mother of three from Bangor who has completed swimming’s Irish triple crown after she swam the North Channel in 12 hours, 43 minutes and 57 seconds. Ms McLaughlin is the 199th swimmer and 84th female swimmer to complete the challenge. Issue date: Thursday August 13, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Angel Comms / PA Wire

Bangor woman conquers North Channel swim to claim triple crown

Jet a cocker spaniel pictured with his owner Ross Ewing

Grouse season gets under way as 'major contribution' hailed by rural communities

Combining barley

Heat stress has significantly reduced grain yields in many parts of the UK

Level 3 ATEDA students Emma Quinn (Dungannon), Sinead Barrett (Omagh), Emma Hegarty (Lurgan), Aileen O’Reilly (Middletown) and Kate Quinn (Newry) pictured with host farmer Andrew Logan as they viewed the Holstein herd at Holehouse Farm, Kilbirnie, as part of their study tour to Scotland.

CAFRE agriculture students explore progressive farming systems in Scotland

Turriff Show has an impressive number of exhibitor entries lined up for the whopping 1,500 plus classes taking place on Sunday 2 and Monday 3 August.

All roads lead to Turriff this summer for Scotland’s largest two-day agri show

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New campaign urges safer farming as injuries take lasting toll

Flying Gannets, Grassholm. Credit: Lisa Morgan

Northern Gannet populations facing a long road to recover study finds

Staff members Ben and Fionn are pictured with donkey Chloe and farm owner Alan.

Fermanagh Fun Farm: rescue animals, community spirit & family days out

Morvich Estate is for sale as a whole through Galbraith at a guide price of £7.5m.

One of Scotland's finest Highland estates has come on the market

Happy cows

Scientists discover that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier cows

1 & 2 Moy Holdings, near Campbeltown on the scenic Kintyre Peninsula, offers an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly versatile crofting property in one of Scotland’s most productive agricultural regions.

Look around Kintyre crofting property, farmhouse, holiday let and 112 acres

Blackstone Clydesdales at Galloway Country Fair

Galloway Country Fair returns to Drumlanrig Castle at the start of next month

Hugh Ramsay at his farm in Newton Stewart

Hugh Ramsay MBE receives prestigious Sir William Young Award

Getting up close and personal at the Royal Highland Show, on Thursday 18th June 2026. Photo by Ditte Solgaard Dunn, First Light Photography

More than 50,000 visitors attend first day of Royal Highland Show

The Co Antrim coast

'Humid and muggy conditions' expected in 20°C sunshine today in Northern Ireland

Wester Leddriegreen, Galbraith

Country property hits the market with land and sheds close to Glasgow

Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to celebrate Open Farm Sunday’s 20th anniversary at events across England, Scotland and Wales. The day was marked by a significant increase in host farms opening their gates for the first time.

Open Farm Sunday celebrates two decades of farming’s biggest open day

Maitland “Mac” Mackie

Award comes as iconic Scottish ice cream maker celebrates 40 years of success

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

Combining spring barley looking towards the Mournes. Picture: Alan Hopps, Markethill

GB barley area hits 16-year low as growers rethink cropping strategies

Volunteers carried 60 wool logs weighing 8kg onto site at Slievenanee Mountain

Project involved the installation of 60 “wool logs”

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