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December 17, 2024
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LATEST FARM MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK AVAILABLE NOW

LATEST FARM MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK AVAILABLE NOW

The 45th edition of the Farm Management Handbook (FMH) has been published and is available from SAC Consulting.

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November 28, 2024
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RABI LAUNCHES JOINT WINTER WELLBEING APPEAL

RABI LAUNCHES JOINT WINTER WELLBEING APPEAL

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has launched a Winter Wellbeing fundraising appeal aimed at supporting farmers and their families during the challenging winter months. 

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November 15, 2024
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DRONE COMPANY AIMS TO HELP FARMERS IN SCOTLAND

DRONE COMPANY AIMS TO HELP FARMERS IN SCOTLAND

A drone spraying and spreading service is being launched that the owner claims is both unique and innovative and the first of its kind in Scotland.

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October 22, 2024
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ISUZU PRODUCES HELPFUL 10-STEP GUIDE TO MUD DRIVING

ISUZU PRODUCES HELPFUL 10-STEP GUIDE TO MUD DRIVING

Isuzu UK, manufacturer of the D-Max pick-up, has put together a useful guide to driving in muddy conditions. Of course, you don’t have to own a D-Max to make use of these tips…

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October 7, 2024
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BORDERS MACHINERY RING AGM TO BE HELD ON 5 NOVEMBER 2024

BORDERS MACHINERY RING AGM TO BE HELD ON 5 NOVEMBER 2024

The 37th Annual General Meeting of Borders Machinery Ring Ltd will be held at Earlston Rugby Club, The Haugh TD4 6DG on Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 9am.

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October 21, 2024
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CROFTING GIVES £588M TO SCOTTISH ECONOMY REVEALS REPORT

CROFTING GIVES £588M TO SCOTTISH ECONOMY REVEALS REPORT

A report commissioned by the Crofting Commission, and prepared by BiGGAR Economics, has revealed that crofting generates a staggering £588 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) annually and sustains an impressive 30,385 jobs across Scotland.

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September 6, 2024
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GOVERNMENT PLANS COULD SEE UK CO-OPERATIVES DOUBLE IN NUMBER

GOVERNMENT PLANS COULD SEE UK CO-OPERATIVES DOUBLE IN NUMBER

The Labour Government has pledged to double the number of co-operatives and mutuals from the current level of around 800. From farming to retail to credit unions, co-operatives contribute over £38bn to the UK economy, according to Co-operatives UK.

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August 26, 2024
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ISUZU TEAMS UP WITH NAAC TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS

ISUZU TEAMS UP WITH NAAC TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS

Isuzu UK has announced a strategic partnership with the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) which is set to offer members a fleet discount when purchasing multiple D-Max pick-ups.

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August 16, 2024
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WATCHING YOU, WATCHING THEM…

WATCHING YOU, WATCHING THEM…

While many people are cursing the invention of the surveillance camera as an Orwellian invasion into our daily lives, many see them as a blessing, even a necessity … especially those who live in more remote areas.

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June 25, 2024
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BMR'S LATEST PRE-APPRENTICES READY FOR THE CHALLENGE

BMR'S LATEST PRE-APPRENTICES READY FOR THE CHALLENGE

The next intake of students for the BMR Pre-Apprentice Scheme have embarked on their two-week induction training at Borders College, Newtown St Boswells.

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May 17, 2024
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CLARKSON’S SHOW HELPS CREATE SURGE IN BUYING BRITISH

CLARKSON’S SHOW HELPS CREATE SURGE IN BUYING BRITISH

The demand for British produce has spiralled following the airing of the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm, earlier this month. 

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May 7, 2024
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CONTRACTORS ARE VITAL FOR UK FARMING, SAYS NAAC

CONTRACTORS ARE VITAL FOR UK FARMING, SAYS NAAC

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched a manifesto to ensure that the importance of contractors is recognised in agricultural policy across the UK.

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April 16, 2024
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LATEST BMR GRASS SEED CATALOGUE AVAILABLE

LATEST BMR GRASS SEED CATALOGUE AVAILABLE

BMR's Grass Seed Catalogue for 2024 is now available to download. This year our seed catalogue can be easily downloaded directly from the BMR website.

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March 21, 2024
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IS IT TIME TO TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SOCIAL IMPACT?

IS IT TIME TO TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SOCIAL IMPACT?

Enhancing the social impact of an estate or farm can benefit landowners, land managers and society as a whole, according to property expert Savills latest research article.

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February 25, 2024
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GOVERNMENT MAKES U-TURN ON TAXATION OF PICK-UPS

GOVERNMENT MAKES U-TURN ON TAXATION OF PICK-UPS

The Government has performed a U-turn over its decision to treat double cab pick-ups as cars for taxation purposes – a move that would have affected thousands of farmers across the country.

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February 13, 2024
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BAILEY TRAILERS PINK CAMPAIGN RAISES £36,000 FOR CHARITY

BAILEY TRAILERS PINK CAMPAIGN RAISES £36,000 FOR CHARITY

Bailey Trailers presented a £36,000 cheque to Breast Cancer Now at LAMMA 24 after raising the money through its ‘Win it in Pink’ campaign, an opportunity to win a special pink TB15 agricultural trailer, the first and only of its kind.

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December 6, 2023
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Eating red meat could help fight cancer

Eating red meat could help fight cancer

A nutrient found in dairy products and red meat such as beef and lamb could actually help fight cancer, according to new research.

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November 10, 2023
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Land continues to hold its value for UK farmers

Land continues to hold its value for UK farmers

The value of UK farmland remains steady despite high rates of inflation and the increased cost of borrowing, according to property expert Carter Jonas. The reasons for this appear to be a strong demand from a growing number of purchasers together with new opportunities that existing landowners are keen to explore.

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September 7, 2023
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Red diesel fuel price rise will add to costs

Red diesel fuel price rise will add to costs

UK red diesel prices were up 6.2% in August to average 82.61p/litre and traders say demand has been strong throughout the month and is likely to remain so into September.

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August 18, 2023
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Tup taxi drivers urgently needed for Kelso Ram Sales

Tup taxi drivers urgently needed for Kelso Ram Sales

Borders Machinery Ring is looking for ATV drivers to help out at Europe's largest one-day, outdoor ram sales held in Kelso on 8 September.

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August 4, 2023
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British Wool opens Selkirk Depot

British Wool opens Selkirk Depot

A £2.3m British Wool depot in Selkirk has been opened which will strengthen commitment to sheep farmers in Scotland and Northern England as well as providing better access for members to deliver fleeces and helping improve efficiencies in the grading and processing of wool, it is claimed.

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June 13, 2023
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More sheep than people

More sheep than people

In the 1980s New Zealand’s were outnumbered by sheep 22 to one. But that figures has altered drastically and today it is just five to one; the lowest since records began in the late 1850s.

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