The Scottish Farmer

Around 3kg of concentrate consisting of protein mix and homegrown oats and barley is fed in feeders each day, with EID tags restricting each cow to an individual ration depending on their yield

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Simmental has been used in the past on the lower yielding cows, with some cross breds retained in the milking herd. A Yperios bull is now used on cows not suitable for breeding pure.

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The oldest cow in the herd

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The cows graze fresh pasture each day when the fence is moved. Many are in 7th and 8th lactation, with the oldest in her 11th. Grazing between Apr and Oct.

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Cows have access to inside during the summer, in an insulated and shaded shed, as temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius outside. The brown Swiss are proven to be adapted to heat, and less inclined to decrease production.

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The Ribier family milk 100 brown Swiss which are fed a mostly hay and alfalfa diet with some sugar beet offered in the winter, achieving 6500kg a year.

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US may cut tariffs on Scotch whisky, boosting Scottish exports and supporting bourbon makers in Kentucky. Read Here | www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk...

Suffolk’s - the French government are working with various breeders in Kazakhstan to export Suffolk rams for use, as demand for high growth rates and smaller cuts of meat grow.

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A line up of Texels - a bit woolier than what we are used to in the UK

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Tractors fit for steep terrain on show

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One of the shepherds, Antoine Brimboeuf, who has been champion of France twice in the cow herding class! On top of his other sheep, he owns 150 Scottish Blackface ewes that he crosses with the blue faced Leicester.

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Rava sheep - a meat breed local to the Massif Central

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They escaped!

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Local shepherds will be giving sheepdog demonstrations throughout the day at the Sommet de l’Élevag

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Local shepherds will be providing sheepdog demonstrations throughout the day at the Sommet de l’Élevage

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Good morning from the Sommet de l’Elevage - local shepherds giving sheepdog demonstrations throughout the day

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Potato lifting progresses swiftly with little rainfall to hinder the work

UK harvest 2025 brings mixed crop yields, shifting global grain markets, and new challenges for farmers and traders across cereals and oilseeds.

Bluetongue virus detected in Monmouthshire as Wales acts

Monmouthshire sets a Temporary Control Zone after Bluetongue case. Livestock movement restricted to prevent virus spread.

Ash Dub sells Swales to £520 at Middleton

Annual Swaledale ewe and gimmer sale hits record trade, with top prices reaching £520 at Teesdale Market.

Blackface ewes break new record at Dalmally with Pole ewe realising £5200

Thousands of Blackface ewes, gimmers, and lambs sell at Dalmally, with record-breaking prices and strong market growth.

Record North England lamb sale sees Alston Moor champions reach £400 at Lazonby Mart. Reserve champions also fetch impressive £350. Read Here | www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk...

Grimme Web Destoner sold for £44,100 at Border Livestock Exchange auction, with tractors and potato equipment also achieving strong prices. Read Here | www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk...

Herding by Loch Ness: A peaceful glimpse of Highland life

Amy Maclaren shared this scenic photograph of cattle and sheep being moved, with a stunning view over Loch Ness at Torness.

Dairy farmers see profits recover as milk prices rise and feed costs ease

UK dairy farmers see profits surge as milk prices rise and feed costs ease, boosting farm income and herd efficiency in 2024/25.

Survey finds small abattoirs vital for farming and food

A survey warns that small abattoir closures risk UK farming livelihoods, food security, animal welfare, and native breeds.

Lawrie & Symington annual ewe sale sees top Blackface gimmers hit £850, averages rise across all categories. Read Here | www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk...

Gathering the Hill with Lexi at Falbae Farm in Creetown

Gav Poole captures a stunning moment at Falbae Farm in Creetown, showing Lexi gathering the hill in Dumfries and Galloway’s scenic countryside.

H&H Group appoints three new directors with agri and business expertise to drive growth and support rural communities across the UK. Read Here | www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk...

Join the Farmers Choir in Edinburgh for a night of uplifting music, supporting RHET’s vital work connecting young people with food and farming. Read Here | www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk...

AHDB relaunches campaign to reinvent pork for young shoppers

Discover British pork like never before! Fresh recipes, affordable meals, and creative inspiration for the whole family this autumn.