N.Ireland
Drones take carbon project to next level in Scotland
High-tech drones are being deployed across Scotland as part of an innovative project to estimate the carbon stored on the...
Scotland
Agri-Business
Scottish agritourism sector to receive more than £442,000 in funding
A programme to drive the economic growth of the agritourism sector in Scotland is set to receive more than £442,000,...
Other
Snow warning for north Scotland on Wednesday
The north of Scotland is set for a white Wednesday (December 7) this week, the Met Office has said. The...
Environment
Beef finishing and anaerobic digestion on Scottish farm
John McIntosh finishes 2,000 cattle on an annual basis while also managing an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant on his farm...
Agri-Business
£10m in grants awarded to Scottish food and drink sector
Food and drink businesses across Scotland will benefit from a share of more than £10 million in funding, the Scottish...
Agri Politics
Scottish farmers set to rally outside Parliament
Leading Scottish politicians will address Scotland’s farmers and crofters when they rally on Wednesday, November 2, outside the Scottish Parliament...
Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Agri-Business
Scottish projects receive £370k funding to enhance ag sector
Seven projects in Scotland have received funding of more than £370,0000 under the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF). The...
N.Ireland
More dairy cows in Co. Tipperary than Scotland
In 2021, Scotland had a dairy cow population of 174,000 head, while Co. Tipperary had a population of 187,300 dairy...
Government
Scotland: Ag funds used to help cost-of-living crisis
Funding worth £33 million that was ring-fenced for the agriculture sector in the Scottish budget has been used to help...
Other
Status Yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland today
The Met Office has put in place a Status Yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland today (Thursday, September 8)....
Sheep
SUSSS scheme opens for applications
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS),...
Government
Scotland: Views sought on future Agriculture Bill
The Scottish government is urging people to take part in a consultation on its forthcoming Agriculture Bill. A new Agriculture...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for clarity on Scottish agricultural policies
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has expressed deep disappointment that greater detail on future agricultural policy options is still...
Government
NFU Scotland urges members to share electricity details
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is urging its members to take part in a short survey, before September 7,...
Rural Life
Unsung Hero award presented by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Patrick Sleigh at a reception...
Environment
Scotland: Agri-sector demand for carbon audits increasing
In Scotland, the demand for carbon audits by farmers and crofters in the first six months of this year has...
Rural Life
£1.6m Fife livestock farm offers potential for diversification
A productive livestock farm with potential for diversification and environmental projects, enjoying far-reaching views across the Firth of Forth, has...
