UK levy bodies propose more coordinated approach to ruminant health September 29, 2019 Agri-Business The UK’s levy boards have launched a consultation on proposals to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver a simpler, more…
New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team September 28, 2019 Agri-Business Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its marketing and communications team with the appointment of two new members of staff. At a time…
Scottish prime cattle prices down 12% compared to 2018 September 27, 2019 Beef Scottish prime cattle prices have lacked direction for the majority of the summer and over the past couple of weeks have drifted lower,…
UK sheep meat exports to China a step closer September 26, 2019 Sheep Aspirations to export lamb from the UK to China are a step closer after Chinese government officials arrived in the country this week…
The search is on for Scotland’s best Scotch Lamb butchers and chefs September 8, 2019 Agri-Business This week’s Love Lamb Week (September 1-7) has marked the return of two hotly contested industry competitions. Butchers will be hoping to follow…
Increased lamb supply impacts prime sheep market prices August 28, 2019 Agri-Business An increased supply of lambs has acted as a brake on prime sheep prices over the past couple of months, according to the…
Scotland-wide search for the trainee who goes the ‘Extra Mile’ August 6, 2019 Agri-Business The search is on to find this year’s top meat industry trainee who goes above and beyond showing true dedication to their trade.…
Perthshire produce championed at foodie event July 28, 2019 Agri-Business Celebrity chefs Phil Vickery and Gary Maclean are set to showcase Perthshire’s finest produce at this year’s Perthshire on a Plate festival, which…
Winners of 2019 SAYFC Scotch Beef Country Cook announced June 30, 2019 Rural Life Two teams of young farmers proved they could handle the heat of the kitchen at Saturday’s final of the Scotch Beef Country Cook…
Highland Show: Farmers to front new ‘Meat With Integrity’ campaign revealed June 21, 2019 Agri-Business Three farmers have been unveiled today (Friday, June 21) as the faces of Quality Meat Scotland’s new ‘Meat With Integrity’ campaign, which is…
QMS initiative highlighting ‘key role’ of auctioneers June 10, 2019 Agri-Business Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is continuing to run an initiative that seeks to highlight the “key role” auctioneers play in the Scottish red…
New ram Estimated Breeding Values announced June 9, 2019 Sheep The value of investing in rams with the most suitable genetic merit for each flock has been highlighted in results from the third…
Red meat industry urged to do more to communicate with public May 27, 2019 Beef Scottish red meat industry workers and producers have been urged to support upcoming marketing campaigns by seizing every opportunity to talk about the…
Scots industry urged to back ‘Meat with Integrity’ campaign May 19, 2019 Agri-Business A new campaign is enlisting the help of farmers, crofters and others working in the industry to raise awareness of the industry’s animal…
Scottish livestock farmers urged to sign up for Open Farm Sunday May 12, 2019 Rural Life With one month to go until LEAF Open Farm Sunday, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is calling on Scottish livestock farmers to get behind…
New film highlights livestock farmers’ key environmental role April 27, 2019 Agri-Business A powerful short film has been launched to highlight the environmental credentials of livestock farming in Scotland and the role of farmers in…
Prime sheep markets buoyed by Easter and Brexit delay April 23, 2019 Agri-Business The Easter market and the decision to delay Brexit has helped to support the prime sheep market over the past few weeks, according…
Survey reveals Scots are being misled about red meat April 19, 2019 Agri-Business 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…
