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In recent years, more and more baled silage has been made and this year…
While the winter may seem like a long way off, with the potential to yield 8-12t/ha of dry matter (DM), farmers may be…
Close observation during the first month of breeding is essential. Farmers need to keep an eye on cows that have been served and…
With parched fields now a common sight across the countryside, extremely dry weather over the past two months is starting to have a…
A “major, new narrative” on accurately quantifying methane emissions from livestock is largely supported by the science community – but largely “ignored” by…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is celebrating National Barbecue Week this week (May 25-31) by encouraging Scots to fire up their barbecues with their…
The future of trade deal negotiations between the UK and the EU remains unclear, with the UK’s chief negotiator writing to his EU…
Consumers are buying and eating more meat and dairy as they cook more home meals during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new industry…
A UK meat marketing boss has told a Welsh Parliamentary committee how the Covid-19 crisis brings the importance of food security to the fore.…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the public body which works to help the Scottish red meat industry thrive, has appointed Gordon Newlands as its…
Moving towards a more plant-based diet with reduced levels of red and processed meat has been identified as a “less risky” route of…
Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture Edwin Poots has said he will soon start work to divvy up a £25 million emergency funding boost…
The National Beef Association (NBA) has decided to cancel its flagship event – Beef Expo – for 2020. The event, which is the…
Reducing cows’ intervals between calving is one of the key improvements that beef farmers should aim for in order to increase the efficiency…
April slaughter statistics show that Scottish abattoirs, on average, processed 15% fewer cattle per week than during March, according to the latest market…
Supermarket giant Morrisons has unveiled a new 10kg box of British seasonal produce to encourage shoppers to buy local. Retailing at £45, the…
Disruptions to the public sector, including the closure of schools and colleges, continue to be a challenge for Scotland’s red meat supply chain,…
Alan Hopps, senior dairying adviser at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Figures show that the average dairy farm using…
