Agri Politics
Scotland sets up dedicated unit to monitor food security
A dedicated Food Security Unit has been established in Scotland to monitor supply chains for possible disruption. Its establishment was...
Scotland
Other
BVA Scottish branch names new president
Midlothian veterinary surgeon Gareth Hateley has been named as the new president of the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Scottish branch....
Other
Thunderstorm warning for NI and Scotland
The Status Yellow thunderstorm warning in place for Northern Ireland has been extended to cover more of Scotland until 11:00p.m...
Rural Life
Angus amps up efforts to tackle rural crime
Police in Angus, Scotland, are working alongside a range of partners to tackle crime in rural communities and enhance crime...
Environment
Concern over impact of lynx reintroduction on livestock
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern over the proposed reintroduction of lynxes to Scotland, highlighting the potential consequences...
Other
Young agri engineer named as car crash victim
Police Scotland has named Alan Cameron of Inveraray as the victim of a single-vehicle crash on the A83, between Ardgenavan...
Government
Proposals to reintroduce lynxes to Scotland 'unacceptable' - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that any proposals to reintroduce lynxes are “wholly unacceptable” to Scottish...
Rural Life
Police find lamb in car alongside £10k worth of drugs
A lamb has been found in a car alongside roughly £10,000 worth of class A drugs in Scotland. It has...
Agri-Business
23ac 2 Blackfaulds Farm hits the Scottish market
Real estate agency Baird Lumsden has brought what it has called a “unique” 23ac equestrian property featuring a five-bedroom mill...
Agri-Business
NFUS appoints new chief executive
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed John Davidson at its new chief executive. Davidson is the union’s...
Agri-Business
Scotland to introduce tighter controls to reduce spread of bTB
Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland are set to be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of...
Other
Status Yellow wind and rain warnings for parts of the UK
The UK Met Office has issued Status Yellow wind and rain weather warnings for parts of the UK. A rain...
Dairy
NFUS appoints new dairy policy manager
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed a new dairy policy manager – Tracey Roan. Roan will take...
Agri-Business
Average farm income in Scotland at highest level since 2012
Average farm income in Scotland increased in the 2021-2022 year, rising to its highest level since 2021. The Scottish government...
Agri-Business
Rural group slams PETA's call for plant-based Royal Highland Show
The Countryside Alliance has slammed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for encouraging the Royal Highland Show to...
Government
Scotland: Gougeon to remain as rural affairs secretary
Mairi Gougeon is set to remain as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands after Scotland’s new cabinet...
Environment
Scotland: Carbon footprint report shows major reduction
The Scottish government published Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2019 report this week, which has shown a major reduction in its carbon...
Agri-Business
New fund for small-scale producers in Scotland
A new fund in Scotland is set to help small-scale producers become more resilient and enhance their contribution to the...
