Agri Politics
'New Covid-19 restrictions will not change how we work' - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following Covid-19 updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,...
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Arable
Keep an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops
Farmers who planted oilseed rape should be keeping an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops, or...
Arable
Keep an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops
Farmers who planted oilseed rape should be keeping an eye out for the flea beetle in oilseed rape crops, or...
Rural Life
'Farmers must be protected by livestock worrying legislation'
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland Vice President Charlie Adam highlighted the need for greater protection for those who are...
Rural Life
'Badger culling delivers reductions in bovine TB of up to 66%' - NFU
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) deputy president Stuart Roberts has written to The Times in relation to a column written by...
Agri-Business
'The UK government must arrive quickly at a decision' on seasonal workers - NFUS
As Scotland’s soft fruit season draws to a close and vegetable harvesting and packing gears up for the autumn, the...
Agri-Business
'We do not want to see barriers to trade within the UK' - SLE
“New barriers to trade within the UK must be avoided at all costs if we are to create a system...
Environment
NFU requests clarity on future agri-environment management schemes
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has stated that it has written to the Scottish government to request clarity on...
Pig/Poultry
Pigmeat prices continue to drift downwards with the threat of Covid-19 and ASF
For much of 2020, the volume of pigmeat leaving UK abattoirs has been lower than earlier recorded levels, a contributory...
Agri-Business
UK fined more than €3.5 million for failure to make progress eradicating TB
The European Commission has fined the UK at least €3.5 million over the last two years for a lack of progress...
Agri-Business
UK fined more than €3.5 million for failure to make progress eradicating TB
The European Commission has fined the UK at least €3.5 million over the last two years for a lack of progress...
Dairy
'The hard work will begin' for strengthening the UK dairy sector
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) 12-week long consultation on “Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry” closed...
Rural Life
Trailer transporting potatoes overturns on Scottish road
A road was closed after a tractor drawing a trailer full of potatoes overturned in Scotland earlier this morning (Wednesday,...
Rural Life
Scotch Brands Showcased at Virtual Taste of Grampian
Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork are set to be showcased as part of this year’s...
Rural Life
RHASS launches fundraising campaign to 'save' Royal Highland Show
The 2021 Royal Highland Show (RHS) may only proceed with external financial support, as directors warn the Covid-19 pandemic has...
N.Ireland
Mixed estate on 9,309ac offers recreation, conservation, forestry and farming in one
Kinrara Estate, a superb Speyside estate with a productive grouse moor, stalking, salmon and trout fishing, with significant afforestation and...
Agri-Business
Speyside meat plant voluntarily suspends factory processing
A meat plant in Scotland’s north-east has has opted to temporally close its production site for the next 14 days due...
Agri-Business
QMS launches revised standards for Haulage Assurance Scheme
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has strengthened its haulage assurance scheme by making some key additions to the standards document. New...
