Cut backs at abattoir as financial pressure grows
Shetland’s abattoir will replace its full time manager with a part time role as financial pressures mount. Cuts were “reluctantly” made at the abattoir, Shetland…
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Dipping equipment will help prevent further outbreak of sheep scab
Sheep will soon be getting dipped at the marts in Lerwick in a bid to prevent another outbreak of sheep scab.
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New auctioneer is appointed
A new auctioneer has been appointed to preside over sales at the Lerwick marts. Ellis Mutch will conduct sales on behalf of Aberdeen and Northern…
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Online event to celebrate nature-friendly farming
Efforts local farmers to support wading birds such as lapwings and curlews will be celebrated this weekend. It comes after farmland waders and their habits…
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WATCH: Project aims to help wading bird populations
Farmers and crofters are being given the chance to learn more about looking after wildlife on their land.
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New chairman takes over the helm at the marts
Tingwall farmer Cecil Eunson has been named the new chairman of Shetland Livestock Marketing Group at the organisation’s annual general meeting last night.
READ FULL STORYCrowd gathers for meeting at marts over local produce concerns
Around 30 folk gathered at the marts yesterday for what turned out to be a heated debate at times over local produce.
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Shetland Livestock Marketing Group chairman Ronnie Eunson is to step down from the role after nine years at the organisation’s helm – and is inviting
READ FULL STORYDouble threat fears raised over future of the marts
A two-pronged threat is hanging over the marts in Lerwick, opening up the unwanted spectre of possible closure.
READ FULL STORYCereal production could bring new opportunities
Growing traditional Shetland oats and barley could help farmers cut down the cost of feed, as well as opening up specialist markets in food, whisky…
READ FULL STORYBoddam slaughterhouse to get £450,000 as councillors stall on SLMG
Councillors have approved a £450,000 grant for the upgrading of the Boddam slaughterhouse at the same time as asking Shetland’s livestock cooperative to further justify
READ FULL STORYDespair for livestock co-op as council asks for another plan
The chairman of Shetland’s agricultural co-operative was left apoplectic on Thursday when he learned that the head of economic development is recommending to councillors that
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A complaint has been lodged about two SIC councillors who took part and voted in a debate about funding the Shetland Livestock Marketing Group (SLMG),…
READ FULL STORYDuncan sorry for SLMG ‘Mickey Mouse’ slur as dialogue begins
By LOUISE THOMASON The councillor who described Shetland’s livestock co-operative as a “Mickey Mouse organisation” during a council meeting on the future of the organisation…
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