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Farming Fame

Jeremy Clarkson at Diddly Squat Farm, whose hit series continues to inspire surges in applications to agricultural courses across the UK (Image Prime Video)

Clarkson's Farm

Clarkson’s Farm boosts applications to agricultural courses again

BPS payment rates are out

BPS payment rates are out

Farm Rates 2025

Basic Payment Scheme

Scottish farmers relieved as Basic Payment Scheme rates drop only slightly in 2025

Lorna Paterson, NFU Scotland's North East regional manager is gearing up to take on the Edinburgh Kilt Walk to raise funds for the Young Farmers' Big Build

Lorna Paterson, NFU Scotland's North East regional manager is gearing up to take on the Edinburgh Kilt Walk to raise funds for the Young Farmers' Big Build

NFUS stalwart to tackle kilt walk for SAYFC Big Build

A large turnout of young handlers took part in the annual competition at Penrith Auction Mart which this year was won by Sybil Edgar, Castle Nook, with a Dutch Spotted lamb, with Harriet Teasdale in reserve

A large turnout of young handlers took part in the annual competition at Penrith Auction Mart which this year was won by Sybil Edgar, Castle Nook, with a Dutch Spotted lamb, with Harriet Teasdale in reserve

Young Handlers Impress

Penrith & District Farmers' Mart: sheep young handlers visit

Strathearn JAC build on national success with European win as Inspirational Club of the Year (Image Rob Haining)

Strathearn JAC build on national success with European win as Inspirational Club of the Year (Image Rob Haining)

SAYFC celebrates double victory on European stage

The new presidential team

The new presidential team

Aberdeenshire spotlight

Aberdeenshire takes spotlight in RHASS’ 2025/26 Presidential Initiative announcement

Forfar JAC claimed the prestigious Bibby Shield, with Peeblesshire JAC and Strathmore JAC close behind in an exciting finale to the competition

Forfar JAC claimed the prestigious Bibby Shield, with Peeblesshire JAC and Strathmore JAC close behind in an exciting finale to the competition

Perfect 200 Points

Forfar JAC claims top honours at East Region Rally

Team Secretary (orange) on their coastal trek from Cairngarroch to Sandhead via Corsewall

Team Secretary (orange) on their coastal trek from Cairngarroch to Sandhead via Corsewall

83 Miles. 2 Days

Stranraer and Rhins YFC conquer 83-mile coast path in charity challenge

Strichen JAC won the five-aside football tournament on penalties

Strichen JAC won the five-aside football tournament on penalties

Farming brilliance

Strichen succeed in sizzling, Summer sun at Grampian Rally

Lucy Mitchell receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Royal Highland Show Agri & Rural Affairs Reception from national chair Jillian Kennedy

Lucy Mitchell receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Royal Highland Show Agri & Rural Affairs Reception from national chair Jillian Kennedy

Lucy Mitchell receives SAYFC Outstanding Contribution Award

Stephen Taylor alongside his nearest and dearest after he was announced as Stockman of the Year 2025 (Rob Haining)

Stephen Taylor alongside his nearest and dearest after he was announced as Stockman of the Year 2025 (Rob Haining)

Stockman Triumph

Royal Highland Show

Stephen Taylor crowned SAYFC Stockman of the Year at Highland Show

Young farmers leading the way at the Royal Highland Show

Young farmers leading the way at the Royal Highland Show

Back the Big Build

Supporting SAYFC’s Big Build to empower Scotland’s next generation

SAYFC's Agri & Rural Affairs committee at the Agri Reception with farming minister Jim Fairie and rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon

SAYFC's Agri & Rural Affairs committee at the Agri Reception with farming minister Jim Fairie and rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon

Gov Pledges Boost

SAYFC Big Build given boost by Scottish Government

Laura Moore, Brechin Young Farmers, and her dog Finn

Laura Moore, Brechin Young Farmers, and her dog Finn

Laura Moore triumphs at SAYFC Sheepdog Final

Competitors demonstrate expert stockmanship skills with dairy, beef, and sheep breeds, vying for the prestigious Stockman of the Year title, last year won by James Graham

Competitors demonstrate expert stockmanship skills with dairy, beef, and sheep breeds, vying for the prestigious Stockman of the Year title, last year won by James Graham

Farming’s Rising Stars

Young Farmers gear up for Highland Show competitions

Future Farmers Unite

W&A Geddes sponsor new tops for Bower YFC

From Farm to Fork

Quality Meat Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland shines a spotlight on Scotch Brands at Royal Highland Show 2025

Scott Anderson with his overall hoof and hook champion,

Scott Anderson with his overall hoof and hook champion,

Braveheart Wins Big

A day of top stock and tension at the Ayr YFC Rally

Ally was joined by Grant Barr and Linsey Campbell for the culmination of his Chairman's Challenge

Ally was joined by Grant Barr and Linsey Campbell for the culmination of his Chairman's Challenge

Big Build Boost

Former SAYFC national chair Ally Brunton raises over £4000 with marathon run

Young farmers from East Lothian and Edinburgh JAC get a closer look at renewable energy in action during a tour of Bangley Quarry Biogas's anaerobic digestion plant near Haddington

Young farmers from East Lothian and Edinburgh JAC get a closer look at renewable energy in action during a tour of Bangley Quarry Biogas's anaerobic digestion plant near Haddington

Green Power Visit

Young farmers energised by Bangley Biogas visit

Team One before they ventured inside the 30 metre tall Clydesdale horse structure

Team One before they ventured inside the 30 metre tall Clydesdale horse structure

Climbing for Cause

Daredevil young farmers scale the Kelpies for The Big Build

Lanarkshire Red narrowly bested Lanarkshire Black in the ladies event

Lanarkshire Red narrowly bested Lanarkshire Black in the ladies event

SAYFC kicks off new year with national rugby 7s competition

Lucy Whiteford showing the visitors what beef cows consume

Lucy Whiteford showing the visitors what beef cows consume

Farm Life Uncovered

Bell Baxter pupils get insight into beef production at Hilltarvit Mains Farm

Despite the challenging conditions the event managed to raise £8000 for the three charities

Despite the challenging conditions the event managed to raise £8000 for the three charities

Peebles Rugby Club's annual charity event raises £8000

Demolition begins: A new chapter for SAYFC

Demolition begins: A new chapter for SAYFC

Young Farmers Centre demolition process begins

Jillian Kennedy, new National chair of SAYFC

Jillian Kennedy, new National chair of SAYFC

New Chapter Begins

Jillian Kennedy takes the reins as SAYFC National chair

East Region Committee 2025-26 (Image SAYFC)

East Region Committee 2025-26 (Image SAYFC)

Fresh Leadership

New leadership teams ushered in at SAYFC assemblies

Luke Cox at the meeting.

Luke Cox at the meeting.

Inheritance Tax

'It is morally wrong': Young farmers vote against changes to inheritance tax

Bill Gray MBE steps up as the new chair of CARAS Scotland, succeeding Robert Parker

Bill Gray MBE steps up as the new chair of CARAS Scotland, succeeding Robert Parker

Bill Gray appointed as new chair of CARAS Scotland

The 80th Anniversary Dinner Dance saw nearly 300 past and present Avondale YFC members come together

The 80th Anniversary Dinner Dance saw nearly 300 past and present Avondale YFC members come together

80 Years Strong

Avondale YFC aces eightieth anniversary with jam-packed year

Kirsty Rae, Avondale secretary 24/25

Kirsty Rae, Avondale secretary 24/25

10 Years Strong

Kirsty Rae reflects on decade in Young Farmers

Sophie Tucker with champion Charolais cross, sponsor Andrew Mackay, A H Mackay, West Greenland, judge Craig buchan and sponsor Ross Bremner, Ross Bremner Transport Ltd.

Sophie Tucker with champion Charolais cross, sponsor Andrew Mackay, A H Mackay, West Greenland, judge Craig buchan and sponsor Ross Bremner, Ross Bremner Transport Ltd.

Top cattle talent

Sophie's Charolais cross steals the show at Quoybrae's Overwintering competition

Overall champion from onnie MacCorquodale with the Judge Alistair Vance

Overall champion from onnie MacCorquodale with the Judge Alistair Vance

Trade tops at £4100 at Clyde and Central Young Farmers Rally in Stirling

Young farmers to vote on Labour's inheritance tax proposals

Young farmers to vote on Labour's inheritance tax proposals

Future at Stake

Inheritance Tax

Young farmers to vote on inheritance tax changes at meeting in Warwickshire

Celebrating after taking the top title in the West Region Talent Spot for 2025 was Mauchline YFC

Celebrating after taking the top title in the West Region Talent Spot for 2025 was Mauchline YFC

Mauchline Wins Big

Mauchline YFC hillbilly rock to West Talent Spot top spot

Mauchline YFC claimed the West Region Talent Spot 2025 title with their act, 'Only Fools and Hillbillies'. A night of laughs, talent, and surprises. Ref: RH29325851 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Mauchline YFC claimed the West Region Talent Spot 2025 title with their act, 'Only Fools and Hillbillies'. A night of laughs, talent, and surprises. Ref: RH29325851 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Talent Spot Champs

West Region Talent Spot winners stun with hilarious performance

Celebrating after taking the top title in the West Region Talent Spot for 2025 was Mauchline YFC

Celebrating after taking the top title in the West Region Talent Spot for 2025 was Mauchline YFC

A Night to Remember

Young farmers light up the stage in a night of talent and competition

Hundreds attended the packed out event at the Donald Malcolm Heritage centre in Linwood

Hundreds attended the packed out event at the Donald Malcolm Heritage centre in Linwood

RHASS Presidential initiative raises over £137,000 for rural charities

RHET has 13 Countryside Initiatives across Scotland, each run by a committee of volunteers, with activities organised by an area RHET project coordinator

RHET has 13 Countryside Initiatives across Scotland, each run by a committee of volunteers, with activities organised by an area RHET project coordinator

Future Farming Leaders

Young Farmers join forces with RHET to educate the next generation

Ayrshire District winners Mauchline YFC

Ayrshire District winners Mauchline YFC

Spotlight Awaits!

Young farmers ready to shine at the SECC Armadillo

Morven Guthrie of Mauchline Young Farmers came out on top at the AAFC County Rally (Credit David Gilbert)

Morven Guthrie of Mauchline Young Farmers came out on top at the AAFC County Rally (Credit David Gilbert)

Rally Queen Champ

Morven Guthrie triumphs in Rally Queen competition

Following inspection the YF Centre was declared unsafe, highlighting the need for developments in constructing a new home

Following inspection the YF Centre was declared unsafe, highlighting the need for developments in constructing a new home

Support the Big Build

End of an era: Young Farmers Centre declared unfit for use

Biggar YFC claimed first place in Senior Speechmaking for the first time

Biggar YFC claimed first place in Senior Speechmaking for the first time

Young Farmers Unite

Stirling hosts thrilling SAYFC National Competitions Weekend

New National Member of the Year Ailsa Buchanan from Dumfries & Galloway

New National Member of the Year Ailsa Buchanan from Dumfries & Galloway

Ailsa Buchanan shines as new SAYFC Member of the Year

Ally Brunton, Chair, Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs speaks outside the Scottish Parliament Ref: RH281124066 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Ally Brunton, Chair, Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs speaks outside the Scottish Parliament Ref: RH281124066 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Farming's Future

Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs chair talks future of farming

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

For the second year running Bathgate JAC came out on top

For the second year running Bathgate JAC came out on top

Bathgate JAC conjures up magic for a second year in a row at East Cabaret

The young farmers said that the changes would make it difficult for future generations to continue farming (NFU)

The young farmers said that the changes would make it difficult for future generations to continue farming (NFU)

Inheritance Tax

Young farmers warn of inheritance tax threat to future

Prince William visited a group of young farmers at East Scryne Farm to discuss mental health and isolation (Steve MacDougall/PA)

Prince William visited a group of young farmers at East Scryne Farm to discuss mental health and isolation (Steve MacDougall/PA)

Backing Young Farmers

Royal visit shines light on farming mental health crisis

John Davidson CEO Ref: RH060225087 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

John Davidson CEO Ref: RH060225087 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

NFU Scotland launches new link up with Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs

The organisers of the 80th Anniversary celebrations

The organisers of the 80th Anniversary celebrations

Machars Young Farmers have started their celebrations for their 80th Anniversary year

The Prince of Wales during a visit to East Scryne Farm in Carnoustie (Steve MacDougall/PA)

The Prince of Wales during a visit to East Scryne Farm in Carnoustie (Steve MacDougall/PA)

Prince of Wales discusses rural isolation with young farmers

Oliver Galloway: Farming is more than a job, it’s life

Oliver Galloway: Farming is more than a job, it’s life

Passion for farming

'Farming is a way of life', says Machars junior Oliver Galloway

Shonagh Milven, assistant secretary Machars YFC

Shonagh Milven, assistant secretary Machars YFC

Women in Farming

Shonagh Milven discusses female empowerment and farming’s future challenges