Fine furrows herald new season
‘The field is going to be planted with mangels or turnips so I can strip graze it with some of the cows this coming winter.’
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Sheep scanner visits Kintyre
Mr Hardie keeps a tally of the number of empties, singles, twins, triplets, etc, and the sheep are marked accordingly.
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Andrew McCornick re-elected president of NFU Scotland
‘There are difficult and challenging times ahead but Martin, Charlie and I have been given a clear mandate by members to represent them.’
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Joan and Jimmy take Ayrshire Cattle Society Cup
Exactly 100 participants returned scorecards over the six classes, which were ably judged by Graeme McMillan, a nephew of the Camerons.
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Machrihanish’s Holstein herd is Kintyre’s best
The Piries also scooped the top place in the team and individual categories.
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Bridging the gap from farm to fork
The market is held in Campbeltown on the first Saturday of every month, from February to December.
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Blackface stock judging
Kintyre Blackface Sheep Breeders Association annual stock judging.is on Saturday February 9.
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Extended livestock worrying campaign launched
‘Our message is to not take that risk and make sure your dog is well controlled throughout our countryside.’
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First Milk’s January milk price decrease
‘We recognise that this decrease, particularly at this time of year, will be disappointing to our members.’