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The article reports on the effects of wet spring to farmers in several places such as Scotland and England. Topics mentioned include the soil temperature that affects the planting time of farmers, the temperature controlled-seed storage during cold season, and the use of potash fertiliser by some farmers to ploughed land during wet season.

The article offers topical updates from Neil Thompson, an arable farmer from the Scottish borders who talked about a report filed by his farm for the Scottish government, the techniques used by neighbourhood farms in putting tramlines around the perimeter of the field, and the vaccination program against the menace of November 2009 pneumonia.

The article reports on regional economic outlook of farmlands in northern Scotland and the Highlands in 2015. It is noted that land agents predict a good number of sales in 2016 while investment buyers are favoring arable units suited to contract-farming agreements. It is mentioned that with very few commercial arable farms offered for sale, supply of land in 2015 has been very small.

Features the Monitor Farm project and its application at the Firth Farm of Rob Livesey in Selkirk, Scotland. Advantages of the project; Changes implemented in the farm through the help of the project; Background of the farm.

Compares the farm life of couple Craig and Moira Connell in Scotland before and after relocation to Ontario. Location of their farmland in Ontario; Difference in farm revenue; Advantage of the quota system for milk and border controls as part of the system of supply management in Canada. INSET: Beef sales hold up after BSE.

Describes the farm management by several farmers. Details of how farmer Matthew Dale has dealt with the heat wave; Issues and events in Australian farming; Crop yields in the farm of John Jeffrey in Scotland.

Discusses various topics on farm management in Europe. Relationship between wheat farmer and miller in Germany; Preparation for harvest in Turkey; Description of a farming condition in Scotland.

The article describes the activities at his 125-hectare farm in Scotland. Topics discussed include the effect of the heavy rains on the farm's winter barley, and their plan to start a five-week medication programme for the breeding herd on September 22, 2014. Also presented is the author's view on the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence.

The article discusses the highlights of the Scottish government's Economic Report of Scottish Agriculture 2014 which showed that Scottish farm business income (FBI) declined to its lowest level in four years in 2013. Other highlights in the report include the widening gap in income between the top and bottom performing farms and the decline attributed to a reduction in the value of grants and subsidies.

The author discusses developments and trends in his 125-hectare livestock farms with 440 sows and 50-hectare rented farm where he grows cereals for home mixing. Topics discussed include a good weather in the north-east of Scotland, the lack of wet weather providing a chance to spread farmyard manure and plough for spring crops and the National Farmers Union (NFU) meeting focusing on common agricultural policy (CAP).

The author reports on developments pertaining to the 607-hectare land he manages with his father and brother from Caverton Mill, Kelso in the Scottish Borders. He grows combinable crops and brassicas. The farmers in the region have been forced to apply a T4 spray to the Viscount wheat to manage the fusarium running rife throughout the area. A grant has been awarded to develop vegetable-growing operation.

The article features the management and operations of Fearn Farm located near Tain in Ross-shire, Scotland. According to farmer John Scott, they have successfully harvested wheat and barley crops with assistance from the grain dryer installed under the Scottish Rural Development Programme. Suckler cows, pedigree Shorthorns, and Aberdeen Angus cows are some of the livestock being taken care of at the farm. The involvement of the farm in the Monitor Farms project of the Scottish government is also noted.

The article offers information on Scotland's Environmental and Rural Services (SEARS), an initiative designed to address the burden of red tape on Scottish farms. SEARS was founded by nine agencies including Animal Health, Cairngorms National Park Authority and Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate, among others. Under SEARS, such agencies will share information to prevent duplication of information from farmers.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by farmers Graeme and Colin Smith in managing their Towiemore farm in Banffshire, Scotland. It cites the impact of cold weather conditions on lambing. The estimated cost of enzootic abortion among ewes range from £60 to £100. The farmers plan to separate pregnant ewes with twins and provide the animals with supplementary rations.

Reports on the launch of Swinton Hill Farm, a large commercial unit to come up for sale in Scotland, launched by Scottish Borders specialist Edwin Thompson. Location; Scarcity of farms for sale in Duns, Berwickshire.

Reports on the establishment of two monitor farms in Scotland by SAC, under the SEERAD contract as of June 13, 2003. Aim of the monitor farms.

Reports that more than 20,509 acres of farmland in Scotland would be converted to organic production in 2003 as of March 21, 2003. Approval of 54 applicants to join the Organic Aid Scheme.