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Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025

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Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025: Celebrating the best in Scottish farming

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025

Scottish Agriculture Awards

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2025: recognising industry excellence

James Hamilton with host Cammy Wilson (right) and former NFU Scotland vice-president Alasdair Macnab Gibson Digital

James Hamilton with host Cammy Wilson (right) and former NFU Scotland vice-president Alasdair Macnab Gibson Digital

Farming’s Future

James Hamilton claimed the Farming's Future Award for his dedication to the industry

New AgriScot chair Gilmour Lawrie

New AgriScot chair Gilmour Lawrie

Big Changes Ahead

New face from South Ayrshire at the helm of national agri-event

Sandy Paul with host Cammy Wilson

Sandy Paul with host Cammy Wilson

Honouring Sandy

Livestock haulier Sandy Paul awarded Unsung Hero title at Scottish Agriculture Awards

Robert Neil Ref:RH201119007 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Robert Neil Ref:RH201119007 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

AgriScot’s Impact

Seven years at AgriScot a journey of growth and innovation

Eddie Gillanders, Lifetime Achievement Award winner at last years Scottish Agri Awards

Eddie Gillanders, Lifetime Achievement Award winner at last years Scottish Agri Awards

Icon of agricultural journalism Eddie Gillanders receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Robert Neill hands over AgriScot leadership to Gilmour Lawrie. Ref: RH290125345 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Robert Neill hands over AgriScot leadership to Gilmour Lawrie. Ref: RH290125345 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

A new era for AgriScot as leadership changes hands

Iain Mitchell livestock manager at ABP alongside Iain with daughters Jemma, Hannah, Laura and host Cammy Wilson

Iain Mitchell livestock manager at ABP alongside Iain with daughters Jemma, Hannah, Laura and host Cammy Wilson

the Green family

Family stays at the heart at Corskie, Morayshire for Iain Green and family

Gordon and June Whiteford recieving their award with Brian Richardson, head of agriculture from sponsor VirginMoney and host Cammy Wilson

Gordon and June Whiteford recieving their award with Brian Richardson, head of agriculture from sponsor VirginMoney and host Cammy Wilson

Hatching Success: The Whitefords’ Journey to sustainability at Lower Mill of Tynet

Jennifer Jones and Andrew Littlejohn collecting their award with host Cammy Wilson

Jennifer Jones and Andrew Littlejohn collecting their award with host Cammy Wilson

75 Years Strong

Thrums Vets: Proudly independent offering services to farmers in Angus and Perthshire

The Shaw family, Ron, Stewart Snr, Stewart Jr and Alan, Smailholm Mains Farm, Kelso

The Shaw family, Ron, Stewart Snr, Stewart Jr and Alan, Smailholm Mains Farm, Kelso

Innovation Wins

Stewart Shaw and family lead the flock at Smailholm Mains, Kelso

Woolly Pig is sow-ing the seeds of success

Product Innovation Awards overall winner was the Skai spot spraying system from Soil Essentials, Gregor Welsh from Soil Essentials, with Andrew Moir and Ian Carlisle

Product Innovation Awards overall winner was the Skai spot spraying system from Soil Essentials, Gregor Welsh from Soil Essentials, with Andrew Moir and Ian Carlisle

SoilEssentials' spot spraying system claims Innovation Award at AgriScot

The annual dairy seminar saw deep discussion into the protection and advancement of Scotland's dairy sector.

The annual dairy seminar saw deep discussion into the protection and advancement of Scotland's dairy sector.

Milk export plan

Chair of Scottish Dairy Growth Board proposes milk exports to Morocco

Growing interest in maize and grain market outlook at AgriScot

Growing interest in maize and grain market outlook at AgriScot

Growing interest in maize and grain market outlook at AgriScot

Bruce (centre), picked up the top award

Bruce (centre), picked up the top award

SRUC student crowned Business Skills winner

Martin Kennedy at Agriscot

Martin Kennedy at Agriscot

Budget in Focus

Scottish agricultural funding’s future now 'firmly with Scottish Government

Supercow was the Holstein champion Evening Sidekick Jennfier from Evening Hill Farm. Ref:RH1311240020 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Supercow was the Holstein champion Evening Sidekick Jennfier from Evening Hill Farm. Ref:RH1311240020 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Evening Jennifer crowned AgriScot champion for the second consecutive year

Overall heifer champion was the Holstein from I A Smith and Sons and Boclair Holsteins Ref: RH131124077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Overall heifer champion was the Holstein from I A Smith and Sons and Boclair Holsteins Ref: RH131124077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Super Heifer Champs

Inter-breed Super heifer title goes to Boclair Lambda Hope 18 at Agriscot

First Minster John Sweeney address the room at AgriScot Ref: RH131124001 Rob Haining/ The Scottish Farmer

First Minster John Sweeney address the room at AgriScot Ref: RH131124001 Rob Haining/ The Scottish Farmer

Cast-iron commitment from John Swinney at AgriScot

Cattle tags have caused debate

Cattle tags have caused debate

NFUS and Scottish Government unite on UHF EID

John Swinney at AgriScot 2024

John Swinney at AgriScot 2024

Impact on farms

Swinney warns of inheritance tax reforms ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming

Murray Machinery's Gravel Road Grader

Murray Machinery's Gravel Road Grader

AgriScot 2024 to showcase cutting-edge farm machinery and tech innovations

SKAi spot spraying system in action

SKAi spot spraying system in action

Game-Changing Ag-Tech

Product Innovation Awards 2024 - advancing innovation in UK agriculture

Eric and Giles from Te Pari

Eric and Giles from Te Pari

How a New Zealand system is revolutionising sheep handling - a highlight of AgriScot

The Scottish Farmer's Editor John SleighAll images © Gibson Digital 2024. Free first use only for editorial in connection with the commissioning client's press-released story. All other rights are reserved.

The Scottish Farmer's Editor John SleighAll images © Gibson Digital 2024. Free first use only for editorial in connection with the commissioning client's press-released story. All other rights are reserved.

A night to remember celebrating Scottish farming

All the award winners on the night alongside host Cammy Wilson

All the award winners on the night alongside host Cammy Wilson

Hear from all the winners of this year's Scottish Agriculture Awards held in Glasgow

Winners of the awards came from across Scotland

Winners of the awards came from across Scotland

Glasgow’s glam night honours the stars of Scottish agriculture

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024

All the winners from this year's 2024 Scottish Agriculture Awards in Glasgow

This year's Scottish Agriculture Awards takes place on Thursday Oct 24 in Glasgow

This year's Scottish Agriculture Awards takes place on Thursday Oct 24 in Glasgow

Meet the Mixed Farm, Beef Farm, Sheep Farm, Supplier, and Sustainable Farm nominees

This year's Scottish Agriculture Awards will be held in Glasgow on Thursday October 24

This year's Scottish Agriculture Awards will be held in Glasgow on Thursday October 24

Meet our Diversified, Farming's Future, and Machinery Dealer of the Year finalists

Sow your success: AgriScot silage competition opens with prizes in grass seed

Crowds flock to Agri Scot seminars

Crowds flock to Agri Scot seminars

Spotlight on AgriScot 2024 seminars: insights, challenges, innovations

AgriScot welcomes around 10,000 farmers and agribusiness professionals each year

AgriScot welcomes around 10,000 farmers and agribusiness professionals each year

AgriScot 2024 brings live demos, business skills and dairy competition

The dairy competition closes on October 18

The dairy competition closes on October 18

Udderly good news: UK Dairy Competition opens for entries and 2024 judge announced

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024

Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024

Finalists announced for this year's Scottish Agriculture Awards

AgriScot chair Robert Neil introduces the Talking Business podcast, highlighting its role in inspiring and supporting the progress and sustainability of Scotland's farming businesses.

AgriScot chair Robert Neil introduces the Talking Business podcast, highlighting its role in inspiring and supporting the progress and sustainability of Scotland's farming businesses.

Part of the heard: new podcast series talks farm business

Kevin Gilbert will chair the not to be missed event

Kevin Gilbert will chair the not to be missed event

Panel session in Aberdeenshire on future Scottish agri is 'not to be missed'

The Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024

The Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024

Hunt to recognise Diversified Farm of the Year gets underway

AgriScot Chairman Robert Neil is speaking at a panel night in Aberdeenshire

AgriScot Chairman Robert Neil is speaking at a panel night in Aberdeenshire

Union hosting Aberdeenshire farm debate night on future of agriculture

There is a new Scottish Agriculture Awards catagory

There is a new Scottish Agriculture Awards catagory

Scottish Agriculture Awards

New mixed farm category sponsored by Thorntons added to Scottish Agriculture Awards

Join us in nominating businesses and individuals across 15 categories

Join us in nominating businesses and individuals across 15 categories

The Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024: Nominations open for 15 categories

The Scottish Agriculture Awards Ref:RH261023014 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The Scottish Agriculture Awards Ref:RH261023014 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Celebrating success at this year's Scottish Agriculture Awards in Glasgow

The Scottish Agriculture Awards has launched for 2024

The Scottish Agriculture Awards has launched for 2024

The Scottish Agriculture Awards is open for nominations across all 14 categories

Sheep Farm of the Year sponsored by Thorntons Law, The Bakers from Windshiel Farm Ref:RH261023205 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Sheep Farm of the Year sponsored by Thorntons Law, The Bakers from Windshiel Farm Ref:RH261023205 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Family triumphs: Sheep Farmer of the Year after 30 years

Pictured Liz and Alex Robertson receiving their award with Cammy Wilson (right) Ref:RH261023194 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Pictured Liz and Alex Robertson receiving their award with Cammy Wilson (right) Ref:RH261023194 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Robotic unit with old-fashioned values Coopon Carse crowned country’s best dairy farm

Supplier of the Year, Redpath Tyres Ref:RH261023136 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Supplier of the Year, Redpath Tyres Ref:RH261023136 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Any tyre anywhere any time is the motto of Neil Redpath

Anna pictured left with some of the SAYFC-Development and Wellbeing Committee

Anna pictured left with some of the SAYFC-Development and Wellbeing Committee

Young Farmers pilot scheme wins Agri award for highlighting mental wellbeing

Life time achievement award went to Ken Fletcher Ref:RH261023121 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Life time achievement award went to Ken Fletcher Ref:RH261023121 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Informed reporting will always have value - Ken Fletcher wins Lifetime Achievement

John being finally presented with his MBE by the Lord Lieutenant for Orkney, Elaine Grieve

John being finally presented with his MBE by the Lord Lieutenant for Orkney, Elaine Grieve

John Copland - a true unsung hero of the Orcadian and Scottish agricultural world

AgriScot chairman, Robert Neill (left) and Scottish Farmer editor, John Sleigh

AgriScot chairman, Robert Neill (left) and Scottish Farmer editor, John Sleigh

New date announced for AgriScot 2024 event at Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh

Scottish Agricultural Awards 2024

Scottish Agricultural Awards 2024

Scottish Agriculture Awards honoured in Westminster by MP Richard Thomson