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The article presents news brief related to farming from Scotland. Easter Kilwhiss Farm grows cereals, vegetables and brassicas alongside a 300-head suckler herd. Q Fife is one of Scotland's foremost farming counties that produce about 15% of the Scottish wheat crop and about 5% of its oilseed rape and barley.

The author describes the status of his farm on the Scottish Boarders growing combinable corps and brassicas. He recalls that in 2012, they had finished drilling spring crops by March 19, which he believes would not happen in 2013. However, he reports that their drill is already functioning getting in some beans. He adds that there have been a number of machines busy in the area putting in more winter wheat at this late stage.

The article discusses developments in the farm industry in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Some problems faced by Stuart Davidson in his farm in Aberdeenshire include constant wet, dull weather, tricky spraying timings and lack of sun for grain-fill. Martin Hamilton's crops in his farm received close to 8 inches of rain, making all farm operations difficult and putting disease pressure on growing crops.

The article reports on the sale of arable farm in the Howe of Fife in Scotland. The 135-hectare farm at Collairnie is considered in the country as the most productive arable farmland because several crops can be grown. The farm's productivity can be attributed to the low altitude and suitable climate for crop growth. Other items included in the sale of Collairnie are mentioned including a pole barn and a tower house.

Reports on the plan of John Carlile-Lewis to sell a first class east-coast arable farm unit in Scotland. Reason behind the decision of Carlile-Lewis; Ideal crops to be grown at the farm; Selling price of the unit.

Presents information on the farm forestry activities of Ian Duncan Miller at the family's Tirinie farm in Perthshire, Scotland. Size of the farm; Prices of lambs; Main arable crop.