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Farming
North-east farmers to the fore at the Black Isle show
North-east farmers to the fore at the Black Isle show
The champion of champions title went to the beef interbreed winner, Islavale Lullaby, from Reece Simmers from Keith.
Farming Union hails its Unsung Hero at Turriff Show
Farming Union hails its Unsung Hero at Turriff Show
Presented annually the award recognises achievements and hard work on behalf of fellow farmers and was presented to Patrick Sleigh.
Girls make not baa-d handlers at Show
Girls make not baa-d handlers at Show
Best overall young handler of sheep was awarded to Faith Miskelly of Alford at Turriff Show this week.
Best of the cattle breeds showcased at Turriff
Best of the cattle breeds showcased at Turriff
Owners from across the north-east took part in a bid to win breed and interbreed titles.
Charollais is crowned sheep champion at Turriff
Charollais is crowned sheep champion at Turriff
The Ingram family from Logie Durno claimed both the interbreed pair and overall sheep champion titles.
Insurer highlights the increased cost of rural crime as thieves target Scotland
Insurer highlights the increased cost of rural crime as thieves target Scotland
Rural theft cost an estimated £2.6m with criminals targeting quads and high value machinery.
Long service recognition awards for north-east agricultural recipients
Long service recognition awards for north-east agricultural recipients
The five recipients have 195 years of continuous service between them to the agricultural sector.
Tonley is top at Turriff
Tonley is top at Turriff
Three year old Aberdeen Angus cow Tonley Lady Heather has added to her growing list of show wins after winning the Champion of Champion's title.
PICTURES: Local producers bring tasting party at Turriff Show
PICTURES: Local producers bring tasting party at Turriff Show
FOOD and drinks producers from Aberdeenshire and across Scotland made a great start on the first day of the Turriff Show.
Opinion: A pivotal year lies ahead for the Scottish dairy industry
Opinion: A pivotal year lies ahead for the Scottish dairy industry
Milk prices must continue at record levels and keep running ahead of unprecedented input costs if the dairy herd figures are to be maintained
