Environment
Scotland: Consultation launched on accelerating nature restoration plans
The Scottish government has today (Thursday, September 7) launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature...
Scotland
Beef
Red meat sector worth £2.8bn to Scottish economy
The red meat sector is now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy, up 16% from £2.4 billion from the...
Agri-Business
Wildlife Estates Scotland appoints new chair
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES), a wildlife initiative promoting best habitat practices for farms and estates, has appointed Miles Montgomerie as...
Other
Future Farming Expo Scotland confirms speakers for the event
The organisers of Future Farming Expo Scotland have released the line-up of speakers for the event – which takes place...
Government
Scottish agriculture must 'forge its own path' post-Brexit
The Scottish government has published new research to help develop an approach to Scottish agricultural policy – stating that the...
Agri-Business
Scottish agri projects receive £240k in funding
Agricultural development projects aimed at tackling climate change have received funding worth more than £240,000, the Scottish government announced today...
Agri-Business
Quality Meat Scotland to host 'Meat the Market' workshops for farmers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a series of ‘Meat the Market‘ workshops for beef and lamb farmers. The events...
Agri-Business
Scottish Institute of Auctioneers elects new president
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has appointed Alan Hutcheon as its new president. The IAAS said...
Rural Life
Scottish snare ban would be a ‘crippling blow’ – SLE
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has said the Scottish government’s intention to introduce a snare ban would deliver a “crippling...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive payments up to £1,250 to review herd health
Farmers can receive up to £1,250 in payments over two years to support a review of their flock or herd...
Pig/Poultry
3 new cases of bird flu confirmed in Scotland
Three new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in Scotland. The disease was confirmed...
Machinery
Yamaha appoints new area sales manager
Yamaha has announced the appointment of Chris Embleton as its new area sales manager for Northern England and Scotland. Embleton...
Environment
Scotland launches plan to control bird flu in wild birds
The Scottish government has today (Friday, August 11) published a new response plan to deal with the issues posed by...
Agri-Business
3 Scottish agri-businesses nominated for innovation award
Three Scottish farming businesses have been nominated for the Innovation in Farming Award as part of the national Helping it...
Agri-Business
Aberdeenshire Council launches rural communities fund
Aberdeenshire Council has launched its Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2023/2024 and applications are now being accepted. The scheme delivers funding...
Government
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland's landmass - report
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland’s landmass and 17% of its population, a new report has shown. The Rural...
Environment
Scotland signs MoU with Brittany for offshore renewables
The Scottish government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French region of Brittany relating to the offshore...
Agri-Business
ABP Scottish acquisitions investigated by UK competition watchdog
The acquisition of two beef processing sites in Scotland by ABP Food Group is under investigation by the UK’s competition...
