Agri-Business
Treasury announces £3 billion of farm support in time for 2020
The Chancellor has today (Monday, December 30) confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the...
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Rural Life
UFU reminds dog owners to be responsible this Christmas
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is reminding all dogs owners, who are visiting the countryside this Christmas, to ensure they...
Agri Politics
General Election: A farming perspective on this morning's results
The British electorate sent a clear message on Brexit with a landslide victory for Boris Johnston’s Government. But could a...
Agri-Business
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme deadline approaching
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government publishes paper reviewing milk contract proposals
The Scottish Government has published a paper which will allow stakeholders to come to an informed view over the suitability...
Agri-Business
BBC documentary shows why food standards must be upheld in trade deals
A BBC documentary focusing on international livestock farming has been criticised for not doing enough to differentiate overseas practices from...
Agri-Business
ASA ruling sees inaccurate anti-meat posters withdrawn
Farmers in Scotland have won their first-ever appeal against a poster campaign slamming the industry. Driven by members, NFU Scotland...
Dairy
AgriScot survey: Confidence levels suggest industry ‘on a knife-edge’
A survey to assess the current mood of Scottish dairy farmers, carried out ahead of a major farming event, suggests...
Agri-Business
40% of Scottish upland sheep scheme applications still outstanding
NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme...
Arable
New research to trial crop mixtures for improved sustainability
An innovative research project aims to demonstrate the benefits of using crop species mixtures as a sustainable crop production system....
Agri-Business
Scottish Government announces plans for £160 million convergence money
The Scottish Government announced its proposal to divide the £160 million award from UK Government into two instalments and use...
Agri-Business
Müller decision a 'sign of deep-rooted issues' in UK dairy
Milk processing giant Müller’s decision to serve notice and charge tiered haulage fees will have a “devastating” impact on Scots...
Agri Politics
UK agriculture gives its views on Boris' deal as MPs prepare for historic vote
MPs are set to vote this afternoon (October 19) over the latest reincarnation of the UK’s EU Withdrawal Agreement, marking...
Beef
Scottish suckler herd falls to lowest level since the 1950s
Scotland’s suckler herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 60 years, according to the Government’s first estimates...
Agri-Business
New appointments strengthen QMS marketing team
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its marketing and communications team with the appointment of two new members of staff....
Agri-Business
'Red letter day' for Scottish agriculture as Chancellor confirms £160 million boost
A long-running row over a “flawed decision” on agricultural funding has ended as £160 million has been allocated towards Scottish...
Agri-Business
'Government must deliver farm labour solutions before Brexit'
The Government is being called on to put solutions in place to tackle farming labour issues before Brexit by the...
Arable
Scottish growers' harvest held back by weather woes
Brexit worries, tariff concerns, mixed weather and high drying costs are blighting what promised to be a great harvest in...