Issue 156
Autumn 2025
Sheep Shearing Focus: Features in-depth coverage of the shearing season, highlighting the skill and physical demands required by professional shearers across Scotland.
Lowline Cattle: Explores the rise of Lowline cattle in Ireland, focusing on their efficiency, ease of management, and suitability for smaller land holdings.
National Dog Trials: Provides a comprehensive report on the National Sheepdog Trials, celebrating the bond between handler and dog and the high level of competition.
Hebridean Trials: Highlights the unique challenges and atmosphere of sheepdog trials held in the Hebrides, showcasing the rugged terrain and hardy local breeds.
Virtual Fencing: Examines the implementation of "invisible" virtual fencing technology to manage livestock grazing patterns and protect sensitive habitats.
Arable Updates: Covers the latest developments in cereal and root crops, including advice on managing soil health after a particularly wet growing season.
Estate Management: Discusses the evolving role of Scottish estates in conservation, focusing on peatland restoration and carbon sequestration efforts.
Machinery & Tech: Reviews new agricultural machinery, with a particular focus on the latest telehandlers and tillage equipment designed for efficiency.
Women in Agriculture: Features stories from women leading the way in the industry, from farm management to agricultural policy and advocacy.
22nd Anniversary: Marks a milestone for the publication, celebrating 22 years of providing news and features to the Scottish agricultural community.