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Explore the standout innovations that won big at the Royal Highland Show 2025. See how these breakthroughs are shaping the future of farming.
A smart feeding scheme in Scotland has more than doubled capercaillie broods—without harming protected predators like the pine marten.
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to beloved farmer Stephen ‘Ginner’ Watkin after a tragic quad bike accident in rural Wales.
Rural Scotland faces funding complexity, policy contradictions and rising costs amid net zero goals. Are we spending wisely—or blindly?
A 10-month-old pup named Tara is caught on camera learning the ropes in a stunning Highland scene captured by Georgina MacMillan.
Shropshire farmer Stuart Furber banned from keeping animals after disturbing welfare and TB testing failures uncovered by inspectors.
With UK soils under pressure from climate change and intensive farming, MPs say policy must catch up and fast. The report urges the government to invest in better soil monitoring, develop clearer ...
The winners of the 2025 RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards were recognised at the Royal Highland Show.
Award celebrates Jimmy Wilson’s lifelong impact on livestock breeding, from Oxford sheep to Charolais cattle, with a legacy still going strong.
As the UK unveils its national security strategy, farmers warn: food resilience must be a top priority to protect against growing global instability.
The Scottish Government pledges to match SAYFC’s Big Build fundraising efforts, securing vital support for Scotland’s next generation of farmers.
A quiet East Lothian site is turning waste into power—and it's drawing attention from political leaders and the local farming community.