Kate Fisher

News Reporter

Kate is a news reporter for the Scottish Farmer, growing up on a family farm with a passion for agriculture and journalism she provides engaging and informative updates to the farming community.

Kate is a news reporter for the Scottish Farmer, growing up on a family farm with a passion for agriculture and journalism she provides engaging and informative updates to the farming community.

Latest articles from Kate Fisher

Steven and Andrew Davies, Lawn Farm, Shropshire, alongside their Strautmann Verti-Mix 3101 double

Growth & Expertise Lawn Farm's 40-year beef journey: Using Verti-Mix to boost productivity and quality
Discover Lawn Farm’s 1,200% beef production growth over 40 years and how Strautmann's expertise helps them thrive in the farming world.

BlackBird Single from Vogelsang, shown here with a working width of 12m: slim trailing shoe linkage for easy retrofitting (image: Vogelsang GmbH and Co. KG)

New Tech Revealed Vogelsang debuts lightweight BlackBird Single trailing shoe linkage for liquid manure
Explore Vogelsang's latest innovations, including the BlackBird linkage and ExaCut distributor range, unveiled at EuroTier 2024 for liquid manure spreading.

Kubota';s M7-174 offers 170 hp, along with the option of either a K-Power transmission or KVT (Kubota Variable Transmission)

Decade of Power Kubota unveils limited edition M7004 tractor to celebrate 50th anniversary
Discover Kubota's M7004 tractor series, celebrating 10 years of innovation and strength in the M7 range. Unveil the future of farming machinery today.

Farmers urged to strengthen biosecurity measures amid rising bird flu risk Ref:RH020224180 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Protect your flock Urgent call for farmers to boost biosecurity as bird flu risk rises
Farmers are urged to strengthen biosecurity measures after two recent bird flu cases confirmed, protecting flocks from the growing threat.

Antibiotic use in livestock reaches a decade-low, with continued efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance Ref:RH130224015 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Historic Drop Antibiotic use in UK livestock drops to lowest point in 10 years
Antibiotic sales for livestock farming have dropped to a decade-low, signalling a major shift in agricultural practices.

Over 300 delegates recently gathered in Perth for the annual Scottish Agritourism Conference (image: Craig Stephen)

Agritourism Growth Scottish agritourism conference highlights sector growth, goals and challenges
Over 300 delegates met in Perth for the Scottish Agritourism Conference, exploring the sector’s growth, challenges, and opportunities across two packed days.

Protection zones enforced after Cornwall bird flu outbreak Ref:RH040324076 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Bird Flu Alert Avian influenza confirmed in Cornwall as UK raises bird flu risk levels
A case of avian influenza (HPAI) found in a Cornwall farm prompts heightened concerns after the UK increased its bird flu risk level.

NHS Scotland is offering the free flu vaccine to those at risk of avian influenza exposure this winter Ref:RH040324075 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Get Protected NHS Scotland offers free flu vaccine for poultry workers at avian flu risk
This winter, NHS Scotland offers free flu vaccines to those at higher risk of bird flu, including poultry workers and bird handlers.

Lakeland Dairies increases October milk prices with added sustainability incentives for ROI and NI suppliers Ref:RH060323110 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Milk Price Rises Lakeland Dairies raises October milk prices with new sustainability incentives
Lakeland Dairies raises its base milk price for October, bringing good news to farmers after last month’s lower rate.

A split hopper to accommodate seed and fertiliser application is a key feature on the new model

Streamlined Planting Streamline sowing and fertilising with Kuhn's innovative TF 2300C front tank
Discover KUHN’s TF 2300C, the dual-purpose front tank designed for precision farming, reducing passes and optimising seed and fertiliser placement.