Rules in place to ensure safety at sheep sale
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are guidelines that must be adhered to this year that would not normally be in place.
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Plans in place for Kintyre sheep sale
Organisers add that it would be helpful to have an early indication of what stock sellers may have for the sale.
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Pet ban plan for dogs attacking sheep
People needed to give views to consultation into tougher penalties for sheep and livestock worrying
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Additional funding to support crofters in remote and marginal communities
The scheme helps crofters to upgrade housing or build new homes, allowing them to achieve the full potential of their crofts while generating economic activity.
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All things baa baa bright and beautiful
‘The NHS are working so hard to keep us all healthy during these extreme times so if there are small things we can do to let them know that their efforts are appreciated it’s a no brainer really.’
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Islay’s Woodrow wins Kintyre ploughing match
Ileach Fraser Woodrow was the overall winner on the day
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Post election action from NFU Scotland
‘Let us be clear: NFU Scotland will engage with all MPs, of all parties, to ensure the best outcomes for our membership.’
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Brexit: beyond January 31 and the ‘real grit’
‘Leaving the EU on January 31 will not be the hard part, as that it is only then that the real grit of the negotiations begin.’
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Judge travels to view Kintyre Ayrshire heifers
Judge for the day was the far travelled Scott Taylor of Upper Braiklay, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, whose herd prefix, which may be better recognised, is Old Mill.