Glen Barclay

News Reporter

Glen is a member of the news team and has recently graduated with a BA in Journalism from RGU. He is heavily involved within SAYFC and has been working in tandem with his families forestry business from a young age, taking a break from trees to vine peas in the Summer months.

Glen is a member of the news team and has recently graduated with a BA in Journalism from RGU. He is heavily involved within SAYFC and has been working in tandem with his families forestry business from a young age, taking a break from trees to vine peas in the Summer months.

Latest articles from Glen Barclay

Gordon Pate, Ashley Morris and Jamie Steele of Peebleshire JAC came out on top after a fantastic display at the East Region Competition.

Clay Pigeon Champs Peeblesshire JAC reclaimed the East Region shooting title for a second year
Over 40 shooters gathered at Cluny Clays for a thrilling clay pigeon competition. Peeblesshire claimed victory, retaining their top spot with style.

One third of active policemen during World War One had agricultural experience.

Unexpected Heroes 400 British policemen who helped prevent starvation in WWI
Discover how 400 British policemen helped prevent starvation during WWI, swapping their truncheons for spades to save lives on home soil.

Cameron and Chloe Cormack from Ettrick & Lauderdale JAC claimed victory in the senior class, besting their rivals from Avondale YFC by a solitary point.

Lamb Dressing Champs Two sibling pairs won SAYFC's National Prime Lamb Dressing Competition
The SAYFC National Prime Lamb Dressing Competition at LiveScot 2024 saw top competitors showcase their skills in front of a packed audience.

Will Chadwick, woodland creation officer for central Scotland.

Grow Your Gains Farm Woodland Assessment enters eighth cycle in central belt
Scottish farmers can get free assessments to explore how planting trees might add value to their farms.

Hornbeam is one of 33 tree and shrub species highlighted in the new guide.

Top 33 Picks A new guide has highlighted the 33 best tree and shrub species to plant on farmland
Discover the 33 best trees and shrubs to plant on farmland, improving biodiversity, sustainability, and land quality in this expert guide.

The net zero project will primarily focus on emissions from Scotland's grassland farms.

Net Zero Farms £500,000 boost for SRUC’s research into grazing strategies and carbon storage
Over £500,000 in government funding aims to revolutionise UK livestock farms, helping lowland and upland farmers achieve net zero emissions.

Farmers protest at Holyrood over funding and inheritance tax issues

Farmers protest at Holyrood over funding and inheritance tax issues
Farmers have began gathering outside the Scottish Parliament to petition the Government to deliver a substantial budget following the removal of the ring-fenced allowance from Westminster.

John Damerell, a mixed arable and sheep farmer from the borders said: “I’m here today to make the case to the Scottish Government, because the British Government don’t seem interested in supporting one of the biggest industries in the country.”

Farmers Demand Change Farmers rally outside Scottish Parliament for fair budget
Farmers gather outside the Scottish Parliament, urging the Government to deliver a fair budget after Westminster removes ring-fenced allowances.

Farmers will gather outside Holyrood tomorrow to urge the Scottish Government to deliver a budget that safeguards the sector.

Supporting Farmers Tory ministers to rally with farmers outside Holyrood ahead of budget
Scottish Conservative MPs join farmers at NFUS rally, showing support and opposing tax reforms harming the agricultural sector after the recent Budget.

A new German study has revealled that potato cultivation releases less greenhouse emissions than cereal production

Potatoes & Climate ‘Potato cultivation greener than cereal production’ says new German study
A German study reveals fresh potato farming has a lower carbon footprint than cereal production. Learn how the sector can reduce emissions further.