Sheep
‘Beast from the East’ knocks 500,000 off Welsh sheep numbers
Short-term weather factors have, as anticipated, hit the Welsh sheep industry this year, new figures released by Welsh Government show....
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Agri-Business
Migration Advisory Committee calls for evidence on labour shortages
Rural businesses are urged to respond to the Government’s review of the shortage occupation list as the deadline to make...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry farmers urged to complete Avian Flu checklist as seasonal threat rises
The UK’s chief veterinary officers are encouraging all poultry keepers to act now to reduce the risk of Avian Flu...
Dairy
UK farming unions urge dairy farmers to speak up for fair contract terms
Four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to make their voices heard and speak up for a more effective and...
Beef
QMS announces 3 new staffing appointments
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed three new staff members to its team to boost its marketing and industry development...
Rural Life
Deadline approaching for 'rare' 9,000ac borders estate
Potential bidders have just days left to put their money where their mouths are for a rare 9,000ac estate in...
Beef
East Lothian farmer named AgriScot Scotch Beef Farmer of the Year
An East Lothian farm father and son team will leave Edinburgh this evening with the coveted title of AgriScot Scotch...
Sheep
Perthshire farm announced as AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year
A family farm from Perthshire has today (Wednesday, November 21) been named the 2018 AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the...
Rural Life
AgriScot: All to play for in business skills competition
A £1000 cash prize, plus a sponsored trip to the Nuffield Farming Conference, will be awarded to the winner of...
Beef
5 new profit-led EBVs launched to help boost beef margins
Five new Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) for traits that farmers are directly paid for have been developed to help farmers...
Beef
Scotch livestock farms report margin improvement...but it's tough without CAP
Despite some slight improvement in the financial performance of some types of cattle and sheep enterprises, the results of a...
Sheep
Calls for tougher legislation following spate of dog attacks
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is disappointed that another farming family has been left to deal with the aftermath...
Agri Politics
NFUS calls on Westminster and Holyrood to end spat and resolve differences
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called on London and Edinburgh to “work constructively” and end the differences over...
Arable
Groundbreaking potato breeder who changed industry honoured
One of Britain’s most innovative potato breeders was last night presented with the Potato Industry Award, an annual accolade presented...
Beef
Scotch Beef and Seafood leads trade showcase in Singapore
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Seafood Scotland have joined forces to host a Scotch Surf ‘n’ Turf dinner, kicking off...
Agri-Business
New 'hub' to encourage farmers to start up joint ventures
A new ‘hub’ is set to be launched next week to allow farmers to set up a connection to go...
Beef
Tenfold increase in Scottish meat spend in Edinburgh schools
New figures show more than a tenfold increase in spending on Scottish meat by local authorities holding the Food for...
Agri-Business
Has your farm got the 8 success 'x-factors?'
A new report, released by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), AHDB and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has...
