WATCH: Surprise arrival at Cunningsburgh Show
There was a surprise arrival at the Cunningsburgh Show on Wednesday – when a ewe unexpectedly gave birth.
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Wills wins support for Brexit ‘crisis’ motion at islands commission
Worries caused by the Brexit “crisis” were flagged up by councillor Jonathan Wills yesterday when he addressed an international islands commission warning that Shetland is
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Brexit debate sees opinions divide in farming and fishing sectors
Brexit came under the spotlight at a lively meeting in the Shetland Museum last night, with farming and fishing leaders divided over the issue. The…
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Apprentice pair aim to be best of the crop
An apprentice farmer and a hatchery technician have been shortlisted as finalists in a national competition that rewards the best of the crop learning about…
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Grey skies failed to deter the crowds at Walls Show
• Grey skies and rain greeted the early risers on the Westside on Saturday morning as they brought their amazing variety of exhibits to the
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Sun shines on a spectacular day at Voe
It was perfect weather for the first agricultural show of the year as Voe was bathed in sunshine.
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Brisk day at Cunningsburgh Show
The 71st Cunningsburgh Show attracted a large crowd on a fine day on Wednesday, with attendance at Shetland’s biggest show surpassing last year’s total.
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Lots of news in latest Landwise
The first Landwise of 2015 is included with The Shetland Times this week, full of a range of agricultural news and features.
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High standards at 70th Cunningsburgh Show
Cunningsburgh Show enjoyed a day of mostly sunshine and just a few showers, in temperatures that were ideal for the animals and very pleasant for
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This weekend’s Walls Show was a casualty of the heavy and persistent rain, but in the best show tradition it had to go on. Show
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Crofters ‘need right outcome on CAP’
MSP Tavish Scott is meeting agriculture industry leaders today to discuss how the new Common Agriculture Policy will affect every crofter in Shetland.
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Quite a queue for Quendale quintuplets
The lambing may be proving particularly hard going for crofters and farmers just now, but spare a thought for Quendale Farm.
READ FULL STORYMixed weather doesn’t deter Cunningsburgh Show fans
The crowds were out in force today, for the 69th annual Cunningsburgh Show. While the blue skies of early morning had faded to grey and
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The 100th anniversary of the Walls Show was always going to be special, and this year’s record entries and record visitor numbers proved it.
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