The Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund is backing a range of projects across Scotland.
The 30th anniversary show and sale of store cattle also saw the sale price of a heifer donated to Friends of Anchor.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers headlined at the Hogmanay celebration which saw hundreds of revellers get into the party spirit.
The death was noted this week of renowned Aberdeenshire farmer, Jack Sleigh of West Fingask, Oldmeldrum aged 95.
Formal identification is still to take place, but the family of missing Banff man William Hay have been informed by police.
The farming community can catch up on the latest technology and developments at free agronomy events in Inverurie and Inverness.
Buchan Heritage Society stalwart Sandy May was made an MBE for his service to language and heritage promotion
Turriff sees a return of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers as headliners at the Hogmanay celebration.
Lidl stores across the north-east will offer lumps of coal to customers as well as selling traditional Black Bun.
The bus firm has launched a promotion for the four week megarider ticket which offers a free week's travel.
The Thomson of Sauchen event will be the first to take place under new commission rates.
Aberdeenshire Council has published a pollinator plan
The Northumberland Theatre Company brings their touring production to New Deer and Insch.
Aberdeenshire Council is offering classes for owners
The group at St Mary's, Inverurie welcomed a full house to the monthly get together.
The present site on Mart Road will close in January ahead of a new facility being completed.
November saw a concerted effort to tackle the supply of drugs in the north-east which has continued into December
Pupils at Turriff Primary School were presented with a new mud kitchen and sand pit by members of the Turriff Men's Shed.
Inverurie Orchestra said a fond farewell to Dr Paul Tierney.
Inverurie and District Men’s Shed has become the latest beneficiary of the Barratt Homes North Scotland Community Fund giveaway.