Plan template will help farmers and crofters
A new template has been designed to help crofters and farmers as they plan how to meet new support requirements.
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In Pictures: The Walls Show 2024
After a wet and windy start to the Walls Show, the weather improved and crowds could be seen enjoying the varied exhibitions and entertainment on
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WATCH: Walls Show gets under way
The Walls Show has begun with crowds turning out despite the damp and blustery conditions.
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WATCH: Walls Show welcomes visitors
Sunshine graced the Walls Show today (Saturday) which proved to be a as popular as ever with crowds flocking from all over Shetland. With different…
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Government accused of dragging its heels over trade and agriculture commission
The Tories have faced fresh criticism over a new commission intended to scrutinise all of the UK’s trade deals for their impact on agriculture.
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Dog owners reminded to keep pets on lead near ewes
Shetland Police have received reports of dogs being allowed to run free in fields where ewes are in lamb. The force posted on Facebook about…
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Call for clarity on agricultural funding
A call for clarity has been made over the future funding mechanism for agricultural across the UK. Westminster has confirmed that the initial Scottish budget…
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MSP backs farming union over call for continuation of agricultural support
Beatrice Wishart is supporting calls from NFU Scotland for the continuation of support schemes for crofters and farmers. NFU Scotland has launched a new policy…
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Sun shines for Walls as show attracts crowds
West is best, as the saying goes, and as low cloud hung over Lerwick on Saturday, a sun-kissed West Side almost baked in the heat
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Auctioneers’ praise for NorthLink Ferries
With the tender deadline for the Northern Isles ferry contract fast approaching, Aberdeen & Northern Marts has paid tribute to the “positive contribution” current operator…
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Althing forum attempts to unpick Brexit
Casting off the traditional debate format in favour of a forum Saturday’s Althing attempted to unpick Brexit and its potential impact on Shetland. Offering insights…
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Ambassador role for young farmer Jakob
A young farmer from East Voe has enjoyed renewed success in his sector having been named an ambassador for farming and crofting.
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OPINION: Can rare breed chickens take on factory hens?
By WENDY BARRIE Chicken is hot news with “chlorination chicken” mooted as a recipe reflecting American processing methods. The world has come a long way…
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Plenty on offer at Walls Show
Like Voe the weekend before today’s Walls Show kicked off in less than favourable conditions.
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