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PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Black Isle tattie day

Hundreds of grow-your-own enthusiasts stocked up on seed potatoes at the popular Black Isle Tattie Day.

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'

'No more national parks!' insist Cairngorm protestors at Fort William

'There's not of reasons for this demonstration' explains Kingussie contingent

Illuminated Tractor Run raised £5000 for multiple local charities

When the event took place late last December, huge turnouts were seen in the eight Ross-shire towns and villages visited.

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'

Report reveals £44m in rural land transactions across Highlands and Islands over last two years

Over the period spanning 2020 to 2022, the value of farmland witnessed a substantial uptick.

VIDEO: Animal rights group's plan to rescue Britain's loneliest sheep was hijacked, say campaigners

Animal Rising had been preparing to rescue Fiona for five days.

PICTURES: Highland food producers collaborate with Taster of Inverness

Take a look through our photo gallery to see some highlights from the event.

WATCH: Taster of Inverness is a huge hit with MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin

Star chef Sarah Rankin said she was 'thrilled' to support so many Highland producers.

Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

Enforcement officers will begin an initial phase of farm visits, the next step of the Official Control Regulations which were introduced in 2020.

WATCH: Viral Scottish foodies attend exclusive dining event at Inverness's Drumossie Hotel

Visit Inverness Loch Ness curated an incredible, exclusive banquet for some of Scotland's most prominent food vloggers.

Farming: Agricultural Census results shows a fall in cattle as pig numbers increase

The latest 2023 figures released by the Scottish Government show mixed findings with changes in livestock, arable and vegetable proportions.

WATCH: Inverness's Miss Scotland hosts autumn fayre to raise funds for Highland Hospice

Bogbain farm in Inverness was transformed into an autumnal wonderland last weekend

Farming: Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look at growth for maximum returns this season

Senior sheep and beef specialist at SAC Consulting Kirsten Williams is encouraging sheep farmers to take a closer look at the growth of their lambs.

FERGUS EWING: Scotland must be able to provide food and energy

Arthur Balfour, the last grandee to be UK PM, once said of what matters in politics: “Most things do not matter at all, only a very few matter much.”

Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has released its 2022 throughput figures gathered from its members in Scotland.

Farming: Asulam announcement is a further blow to bracken control in Scotland

Farming Union says the ban will "consign some of Scotland’s hillside to monocultures of tick-laden nature-depleted bracken."

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PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for Black Isle tattie day

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

'No more national parks!' insist Cairngorm protestors at Fort William

'No more national parks!' insist Cairngorm protestors at Fort William

Illuminated Tractor Run raised £5000 for multiple local charities

Illuminated Tractor Run raised £5000 for multiple local charities

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

Report reveals £44m in rural land transactions across Highlands and Islands over last two years

Report reveals £44m in rural land transactions across Highlands and Islands over last two years

VIDEO: Animal rights group's plan to rescue Britain's loneliest sheep was hijacked, say campaigners

VIDEO: Animal rights group's plan to rescue Britain's loneliest sheep was hijacked, say campaigners

PICTURES: Highland food producers collaborate with Taster of Inverness

PICTURES: Highland food producers collaborate with Taster of Inverness

WATCH: Taster of Inverness is a huge hit with MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin

WATCH: Taster of Inverness is a huge hit with MasterChef finalist Sarah Rankin

Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

Farming: Sector urged to prepare for Pesticide Enforcement Officer visits in Scotland

WATCH: Viral Scottish foodies attend exclusive dining event at Inverness's Drumossie Hotel

WATCH: Viral Scottish foodies attend exclusive dining event at Inverness's Drumossie Hotel

Farming: Agricultural Census results shows a fall in cattle as pig numbers increase

Farming: Agricultural Census results shows a fall in cattle as pig numbers increase

WATCH: Inverness's Miss Scotland hosts autumn fayre to raise funds for Highland Hospice

WATCH: Inverness's Miss Scotland hosts autumn fayre to raise funds for Highland Hospice

Farming: Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look at growth for maximum returns this season

Farming: Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look at growth for maximum returns this season

FERGUS EWING: Scotland must be able to provide food and energy

FERGUS EWING: Scotland must be able to provide food and energy

Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

Farming: Scotland’s marts generated £605 million last year

Farming: Asulam announcement is a further blow to bracken control in Scotland

Farming: Asulam announcement is a further blow to bracken control in Scotland

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