Scottish Farmer 21st January by Kate Fisher For George Milne, pedigree breeding has never been about chasing numbers, fashions or headlines. Instead it’s about consistency, functionality and cattle that work year in, year out on a grass and a forage-based system. Based at Kinaldy Farm, just outside St Andrews in Fife, George runs a deliberately compact pedigree Angus herd of …

Farmers Guide  2nd February 2026 Beef farmers are being encouraged to prioritise ease of calving more when selecting breeding traits for their herds. Farm vet and pedigree Aberdeen-Angus breeder, Hugh Thomson, believes too many farmers are chasing the higher prices offered by Continental-type calves in the store ring – at the expense of cow health, calf survivability and ultimately profit …

The Aberdeen-Angus Annual Prize Giving Evening at The Golden Lion on Sunday 1st February was a wonderful success, with a fantastic atmosphere and plenty of celebration throughout the night. The Society’s prestigious trophies were proudly on display, before being presented by our incoming President, Matthew Currie, and our outgoing President, Alan Morrison. Congratulations to all our deserving winners on their …

By Julie Hazelton There was a strong demand for bulls and heifers at the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society’s regional show and sale, held at Dungannon Farmers’ Mart. Prices for bulls peaked at 6,200gns, while a maiden heifer led female trade at 4,000gns. Auctioneer Trevor Wylie said more Aberdeen Angus bulls were needed to satisfy demand at the annual Native Breeds …