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Survey reveals Scots are being misled about red meat

April 19, 2019

Almost two-thirds (64%) of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, according to the results of a new…

‘Real Welfare’ improvements on UK pig farms

March 29, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The latest data from the UK’s ‘Real Welfare’ scheme shows that the vast majority of pig farms are either addressing welfare issues or…

Prime pig prices rise as supplies remain tight

March 26, 2019

Agri-Business

Scottish prime pig producers have seen prices rising over the past month; however, they continue to trail last year’s levels by 5.5%, according…

Winner of Scotch Beef Scottish Young Chef of the Year announced

March 24, 2019

Agri-Business

A young St. Andrews chef has been crowned as the Scotch Beef Scottish Young Chef of the Year in a national competition run…

No-deal import tariffs ‘mixed picture’ for Scottish red meat industry

March 14, 2019

Beef

The Government’s temporary import tariff regime in the case of a no-deal Brexit suggests a mixed picture for Scotland’s red meat industry, according…

QMS welcomes announcement of new board member

March 10, 2019

Beef

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has welcomed the announcement of Prof. Charles Milne as its new board member. Prof. Milne will take up the…

Lamb makes it on to the menu in Tay schools

March 8, 2019

Agri-Business

Scotch Lamb will now appear on school menus in Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross following a successful pilot, backed by NFU Scotland.…

Foodex Japan offers real opportunities for meat exports

March 5, 2019

Agri-Business

With Japan lifting its long-standing ban on UK beef and lamb, this year’s Foodex trade show is expected to offer real opportunities to…

GB calf registrations hit lowest since 2013

February 27, 2019

Dairy

With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade and prime heifer slaughterings at their highest level for more…

Search is on for Scotland’s top ‘Scotch brand’ product

February 26, 2019

Agri-Business

The search is on for the best product made with Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI or Specially Selected Pork as part of…

Monitor farm meet to discuss maximising business and livestock efficiency

February 26, 2019

Agri-Business

The next Shetland monitor farm meeting on Saturday, March 2 will focus on business management accounting, improving farm efficiency and preparation for calving…

Getting Greener Grass: Are you ready for turnout?

February 16, 2019

Grass

Soil Association Scotland is inviting farmers to five free events with pasture expert Andre van Barneveld to find out how to prepare for…

Prime pig prices follow seasonal trend

February 9, 2019

Pig/Poultry

Farmgate prime pig prices are following their traditional seasonal decline, with producer prices dipping slightly since the start of the year, according to…