Agri-Business
Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need 'Brexit compensation'
The UK Government must compensate farmers in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has...
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Agri-Business
Scottish Government awards £6 million boost to agri-food processors
Almost 20 Scottish agri-food businesses have been awarded a share of more than £6 million to invest in infrastructure, and...
Agri-Business
Major study to put mince under the microscope
An extensive three-year research project aims to determine the prevalence of bacteria such as “E. coli” and “Salmonella” in mince....
Agri-Business
Sheep scab meeting to explore interest in NI eradication scheme
A Northern Ireland sheep scab event will explore whether demand exists for a programme to combat the disease following anecdotal...
Agri-Business
Sheep scab meeting to explore interest in NI eradication scheme
A Northern Ireland sheep scab event will explore whether demand exists for a programme to combat the disease following anecdotal...
Pig/Poultry
Prime pig prices follow seasonal trend
Farmgate prime pig prices are following their traditional seasonal decline, with producer prices dipping slightly since the start of the...
Agri-Business
Islay's Gill scoops union's Miskelly Award
One of NFU Scotland’s highest accolades has this year been awarded to a stalwart who has worked as a group...
Beef
Event to help livestock farmers ensure their stock 'Meat the Market'
Beef and sheep farmers in the north of Scotland are invited to attend two free ‘Meat the Market’ meetings to...
Agri-Business
Scottish Government proposes increased sentencing for animal cruelty
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals to strengthen its powers against those who commit animal cruelty. Proposed amendments...
Dairy
Muller announces cut to March milk price
Muller has cut its milk price by a further 1.25p/L for March, bringing the Muller Direct standard litre price down...
Rural Life
Stolen tractor found…submerged underwater
A tractor which had been reported stolen was discovered submerged in the sea in Scotland in recent days. Police in...
Agri-Business
NI farm income crashes more than £100 million in a year
First estimates show Northern Ireland’s farm income has fallen by a staggering £107 million in just a year. The grim...
Beef
Scotch Beef announced as healthy eating partner of Scottish Rugby
One of Scotland’s best-loved food brands, Scotch Beef PGI, has been announced as the official healthy eating partner of Scottish...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm income falls by £57 million
Scottish farm income is estimated to have fallen by a total of £57 million in 2018, after increasing in 2017. The...
Beef
Beef efficiency scheme errors frustrate farmers
Dozens of farmers and crofters taking part in Scotland’s Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) have been left frustrated by errors in...
Rural Life
Productive livestock unit with a range of farm buildings in the 'Big Tree Country'
Extending to about 149.53ac is Duallin Farm, Ben Lawers, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. It includes a traditional farmhouse, a contemporary house and a range...
Agri-Business
QMS appoints two new staff members
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has boosted its small team with the appointment of two new members of staff. Tom Gibson...
Sheep
Sheep prices hold steady as supplies stay tight - QMS
Despite a slight dip in prime sheep prices since the start of 2019, values remain 5% higher than a year...
