Agri-Business
RSABI makes 2 appointments to board of trustees
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) has announced two new appointments to its board of trustees. The charity, which...
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Dairy
ForFarmers appoints new sales manager for north and central dairy team
ForFarmers has appointed Joe Edge to the role of sales manager for its newly combined north and central dairy team....
Agri-Business
NFUS urges those upgrading slurry storage to apply before April deadline
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging those upgrading slurry storage to meet new requirements or building irrigation...
Beef
Scottish beef producers call for urgent clarity on SSBSS reform
Scottish beef producers are calling for urgent clarity from the Scottish government on its proposed reform of the Scottish Suckler...
Schemes
AECS awarded more than £7m to rural businesses in 2023
Last year (2023), saw the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) award more than £7 million to 517 rural businesses in Scotland....
Agri-Business
More mart price data to be made available through QMS
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) has extended its relationship with ScotEID and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)...
Rural Life
Aberystwyth University receives £5m to solve rural challenges
A partnership led by Aberystwyth University has received over £5 million in funding to research and explore solutions to rural...
Agri-Business
HCC to host grass management workshop
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is set to co-host a GrasscheckGB grass management workshop with a farming...
Government
Scottish snare trap ban progresses past Stage 2
A ban on the use of snare traps in Scotland has moved passed Stage 2 of its parliamentary journey. As...
N.Ireland
Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates
Increases in levy rates proposed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for the beef and lamb, cereals and...
Agri-Business
Davidson & Robertson appoints new head of agency
Scottish rural property consultancy Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has appointed a new head of agency. Chris Edmunds has been selected...
Dairy
Genetics are the key to low farm emissions - BCBC conference
Genetics are the key to lowering farm emissions and improving farm profits, according to speakers at the recent British Cattle...
Agri-Business
BASIS introduces new hedgerow management course
BASIS has launched a new hedgerow management course as part of its latest educational initiative. The charity, which is focused...
Arable
Fife arable farmer appointed as Scottish Quality Crops chair
Fife arable farmer John Hutcheson has been appointed chair of the board for Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) – Scotland’s quality...
Agri-Business
Davidson & Robertson appoints new senior associate
Land agent at Davidson & Robertson, Alasdair Allan, has been promoted to the role of senior associate. The rural property...
Agri-Business
APHA launches expanded rollout for bovine TB PCR tests
The use of PCR tests for bovine tuberculosis will have an expanded rollout, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers believe Good Food Nation Plan can be a 'force for good'
The National Farmers’ Union for Scotland (NFUS) has said the government’s Good Food Nation Plan can be a “force for...
Sheep
Case of bluetongue in sheep brings total cases in England to 52
A case of bluetongue confirmed in a sheep has brought the total number of cases in England to 52 on...
