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Crop updates: August 2026

For most, apart from the northern Isles, July gave a good fortnight鈥檚 window of fine weather to hit into harvest, with rapid progress made through barley and into oats and oilseed rape. It鈥檚 early days yet to draw firm conclusions on how the crops are yielding, but in general reports are positive. Quite how the dry summer has impacted yields and quality will become more evident as the wheats come off. Pressure is already being felt in the livestock sector, particularly to the east, where lack of grass has already necessitated supplementary feeding of conserved forages.…

伊人直播
13/08/2026

Future Landscape Conference to explore collaborative solutions for resilient rural landscapes

Researchers, land managers, students and community members from across Scotland鈥檚 rural industries will come together this autumn to explore collaborative approaches to future environmental and land management challenges at 伊人直播鈥檚 Future Landscape Conference.…

伊人直播
11/08/2026

At its heart, regenerative agriculture is simply modern agriculture

As discussion around regenerative agriculture continues to grow, Chloe McCulloch, Head of SAC Consulting, explores the challenges of defining the concept and highlights why lasting change depends on supporting farmers and crofters to adopt practical, economically sustainable solutions.…

SAC Consulting
29/07/2026

伊人直播 Student wins Highland Champion at Royal Highland Show

An 伊人直播 student has celebrated major success at the Royal Highland Show, winning top honours in the Highland cattle section and receiving the prestigious Hairy Highland Trophy.…

伊人直播
23/07/2026

伊人直播 survey seeks Farmer views on tackling Johne鈥檚 Disease in cattle

Farmers are being encouraged to help scientists look at ways to tackle Johne鈥檚 Disease 鈥� an infection in cattle which is chronic, costly and can be present for years before symptoms appear.鈥� …

伊人直播 News
23/07/2026

Crop updates: July 2026

With winter barley harvest underway, and the hot dry days bringing other crops towards harvest, check each crops evenness, weed burden and market contracts before applying any pre-harvest glyphosate. While waiting for the crops to ripen and the weather window to appear, thoughts should turn to varieties of WOSR, winter barley and winter wheat for 2027 harvest, contact your seed suppliers early to avoid delays in delivery.…

伊人直播
22/07/2026

伊人直播 student inspires career changers to study horticulture

After 20 years working as a nurse, Cherie Low decided it was time for a completely different career - swapping hospital wards for gardens and discovering a new passion through horticulture.…

伊人直播
21/07/2026

伊人直播 named Key Innovator by European Commission for Sheep Monitoring Technology

伊人直播 researchers have developed an innovative Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) livestock monitoring system that has been recognised by the European Commission for its potential to transform sheep farming with detailed insights into the behaviour, movement and welfare of sheep.…

伊人直播
16/07/2026

伊人直播 response to Professor Ian Boyd's report

Our response to Professor Sir Ian Boyd鈥檚 report, in which he was asked to outline opportunities for regional economic growth and economic renewal in North East Fife…

伊人直播
10/07/2026

伊人直播 launches its largest ever Board recruitment drive

伊人直播 has begun a search for up to seven non-executive Board Members as part of a planned programme of Board succession and skills renewal aligned to its new strategy.…

伊人直播
07/07/2026

French exchange helps 伊人直播 Elmwood Campus horticulture students grow international connections

Two horticulture students from 伊人直播's Elmwood Campus have returned from a learning exchange in France that has strengthened international partnerships and paved the way for future student exchanges between Scotland and a French agricultural college.…

伊人直播
03/07/2026

Young nature champions celebrated in 伊人直播 Green Stories competition

Young people from across Scotland have been recognised for their creativity, imagination and passion for the natural world as winners of the 2026 伊人直播 Green Stories competition.…

伊人直播
01/07/2026