Arable
Survey reveals mixed picture of Scotland's 2023 harvest
The mixed weather this year has caused a wide variation in harvest yield and quality around Scotland. The National Farmers’...
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Sheep
NSA Scotland to host field day at the end of next month
The Scottish branch of the National Sheep Association (NSA) will hold the NSA Scotland Field Day on Tuesday, October 31,...
Other
9-year-old girl killed in tractor crash in Scotland
A nine-year-old girl has died in a crash involving a tractor and a trailer in Scotland, police have said. The...
Agri-Business
New bird flu cases confirmed in Scotland and England
Two new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also known as bird flu, have been confirmed –...
Government
Scotland to improve healthcare in rural areas with new National Centre
The launch of a new National Centre in Scotland will reduce health inequalities and improve the delivery of healthcare services...
Environment
Scotland: Consultation launched on accelerating nature restoration plans
The Scottish government has today (Thursday, September 7) launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature...
Agri-Business
Wildlife Estates Scotland appoints new chair
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES), a wildlife initiative promoting best habitat practices for farms and estates, has appointed Miles Montgomerie as...
Other
Future Farming Expo Scotland confirms speakers for the event
The organisers of Future Farming Expo Scotland have released the line-up of speakers for the event – which takes place...
Agri-Business
Quality Meat Scotland to host 'Meat the Market' workshops for farmers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a series of ‘Meat the Market‘ workshops for beef and lamb farmers. The events...
Pig/Poultry
3 new cases of bird flu confirmed in Scotland
Three new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in Scotland. The disease was confirmed...
Environment
Scotland launches plan to control bird flu in wild birds
The Scottish government has today (Friday, August 11) published a new response plan to deal with the issues posed by...
Government
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland's landmass - report
Rural areas make up 98% of Scotland’s landmass and 17% of its population, a new report has shown. The Rural...
Environment
Scotland signs MoU with Brittany for offshore renewables
The Scottish government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French region of Brittany relating to the offshore...
Schemes
Scotland: Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme extended for 2 years
The Scottish government has extended the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme for a further two years. The EU scheme enables officially recognised...
Other
Scotland: More powers to land managers to cull deer
Land managers in Scotland have been given more power to help control the deer population, including the use of ‘night...
Agri-Business
Scotland launches 10-year strategy for food and drink industry
The Scottish government has launched a 10-year strategy for the food and drink industry which aims to increase turnover by...
Government
Scotland: Rural Affairs Secretary outlines future agricultural support
Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary has addressed farmers in Edinburgh at the Royal Highland Show (RHS) to outline the future agricultural...
Beef
ABP announces acquisition of 2 additional sites in Scotland
ABP has today (Thursday, June 15) announced the acquisition of the Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant...
