Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed at premises in Aberdeenshire
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – bird flu – has today (Friday, March 11) been confirmed in a backyard...
Scotland
Government
Scotland's new hunting bill will compromise the livelihoods of farmers - SCA
The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) is accusing the Scottish government of “compromising the livelihoods of farmers” with the introduction of...
Agri-Business
Quality Meat Scotland appoints new chief executive
Sarah Millar has been appointed as the new chief executive of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). She will be leaving her...
Agri-Business
Scottish short-term lets legislation a 'setback' to rural businesses
New legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament regarding short-term lets in Scotland is a setback for rural businesses already damaged...
Pig/Poultry
Pig Hardship Scheme opens for Scottish farmers
The extended Pig Hardship Scheme for Scottish farmers impacted by the temporary closure of Brechin abattoir last year due to...
Rural Life
Scottish rural surveyor recognised as European valuer
Martin Hall, senior director of Davidson and Robertson, Scotland’s oldest firm of Valuers and Rural Consultants, has been appointed as...
Other
Man killed in A250 collision involving tractor
A 78-year-old man has died after his Mercedes A250 and a tractor collided on the A96 at Auldearn in Scotland yesterday,...
Rural Life
Scotland: Campaign to highlight consequences of dog attacks launched
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) has today, January 11, launched a campaign to educate dog owners about the...
Government
Views sought on fly-tipping prevention measures in Scotland
The Scottish government have opened a public consultation for people to share their thoughts on proposed measures to prevent litter...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu cases in Scotland and Cumbria confirmed
Two more cases of avian influenza (bird flu), this time in Scotland and Cumbria, have been confirmed by government as...
Agri Politics
Scottish Budget 22/23: What's in it for farmers?
The Scottish government’s budget for 2022-2023 has been published today (Thursday, December 9). Here’s what has been allocated for the...
Forestry
Scottish gov invest £550,000 in pest management solution
The Scottish government has invested £550,000 into a small device that aims to act as a solution to pest management in...
Agri-Business
Secretary Jack hosts 'Taste of Scotland' event
Some of Scotland’s finest food and drink producers were showcased in London yesterday (Tuesday, November 23) at a ‘Taste of...
Agri Politics
Slurry storage and spreading - rule changes announced by Scottish government
The Scottish government has announced changes to its slurry rules following amendments to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations...
Forestry
Views sought on new Corporate Plan for FLS
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has announced it is consulting on its new, three-year Corporate Plan. Setting out the organisation’s...
Beef
Scottish cattle keepers: Don’t forget registration switch this weekend
From Monday, October 4, the registration of all cattle births, deaths and movements outside a keepers business in Scotland are...
Rural Life
Farming is the UK's second most dangerous industry
Farming is the UK’s second most dangerous industry, according the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) workplace fatality data analysed in...
Government
Sturgeon's programme for government 21/22 aims for a ‘greener Scotland’
In the 2021 to 2022 Scottish programme for government, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out to aim for a...
