Agriculture

Chloe Rodriguez.

Edinburgh livestock adviser wins Farm Adviser of the Year award

Chloe Rodriguez has been named Farm Adviser of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for her work improving livestock welfare.

The fungus, known as Chaetomium globosum, was shown to significantly suppress a disease known as STB, which can cut wheat yields in half during severe outbreaks.

The fungus, known as Chaetomium globosum, was shown to significantly suppress a disease known as STB, which can cut wheat yields in half during severe outbreaks.

Hidden wheat fungus offers hope against one of farming's biggest threats

The UK experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with five intense heatwaves alongside historic dry spells that triggered widespread drought declarations and hosepipe bans across much of the nation.

The UK experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with five intense heatwaves alongside historic dry spells that triggered widespread drought declarations and hosepipe bans across much of the nation.

Scottish dairy sends 56,000 litres of milk south to England amid drought shortages

Scotland’s first bluetongue case of the 2026-27 season has been detected

Scotland’s first bluetongue case of the 2026-27 season has been detected

First bluetongue case confirmed in South West Scotland

The flames reached the boundary wall of historic Newhailes House & Gardens

The flames reached the boundary wall of historic Newhailes House & Gardens

Fire that destroyed 60-acre field next to historic landmark 'sparked by TikTok trend'

Allotment holders share produce at Lauriston Agroecology Farm in Edinburgh

Allotment holders share produce at Lauriston Agroecology Farm in Edinburgh

From Muirhouse to the Forth: Rebuilding community through urban farming

Peter Roberts has written about Islay's changing birdlife

Peter Roberts has written about Islay's changing birdlife

The Birdman of Islay and the wild soap opera unfolding across Scotland’s islands

Stock image of shelves containing parts

Stock image of shelves containing parts

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

All jobs lost as family-run Scottish business closes doors after 47 years

Charities are calling for a ban on sewage sludge being spread on farmland

Charities are calling for a ban on sewage sludge being spread on farmland

Netherlands banned this practice years ago due to risks - report calls us to follow

Sewage campaigners Jo Hirst, left, and Doreen Goldie. Pic Gordon Terris

Sewage campaigners Jo Hirst, left, and Doreen Goldie. Pic Gordon Terris

'You have to smell it to understand it': The women calling for a sludge-spreading ban

Lesley Mitchell, of Whitrigg Farm in the Borders, who has taken part in an agricultural menopause awareness campaign

Lesley Mitchell, of Whitrigg Farm in the Borders, who has taken part in an agricultural menopause awareness campaign

How a menopause campaign is shining light on rural life's last taboo

Farmer, journalist, politician and fundraiser Andrew Arbuckle was honoured with the Ambassador award at the 2023 NFU Scotland AGM.

Farmer, journalist, politician and fundraiser Andrew Arbuckle was honoured with the Ambassador award at the 2023 NFU Scotland AGM.

A life well lived: Tributes paid to Fife farmer and ex-MSP who died on Christmas Day

The Soay sheep on the island of Soay in the St Kilda Archipelago

The Soay sheep on the island of Soay in the St Kilda Archipelago

Hundreds of St Kilda sheep will die of starvation this winter - could they be saved?