Arable
7 new cereals and oilseeds growers join AHDB’s farming network
Seven new Monitor Farms join AHDB’s Farm Excellence programme this summer to improve business performance and share best practice. They...
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Rural Life
Scottish agricultural college takes to the skies for virtual farm tour
Coronavirus has forced many to look at things from a new perspective but one UK agricultural college has taken that...
Agri-Business
Sunniest spring on record leads to bumper crop of British strawberries
The sunniest UK spring on record has led to a bumper crop of extra sweet British strawberries with many growers...
Agri-Business
Chairman appointed to new Ruminant Health and Welfare Group
Former farmers’ union president Nigel Miller has been appointed as the chairman of the newly-formed Ruminant Health and Welfare Group...
Agri-Business
QMS strikes 3-year deal with benchmarking firm
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced it has struck a three-year deal with a new provider of on-farm production recording...
Beef
QMS launches new Sustainable Red Meat Action Groups
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a series of new groups to bring together livestock farmers who are keen to...
Agri-Business
Graham’s investment in bioenergy a 'first for Scottish dairy industry'
Innovative zero-carbon plans for a Fife dairy announced as part of the wider Scottish Government Energy Strategy are a first...
Rural Life
SRUC joins global network committed to sustainable global development
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development. The college...
Grass
Dry weather hindering grass growth on livestock farms across the UK
With parched fields now a common sight across the countryside, extremely dry weather over the past two months is starting...
Agri-Business
Prime sheep prices under seasonal pressure after Ramadan
With Ramadan ending on May 23, the final week of May has seen prime sheep prices cool at Scottish auctions,...
Agri-Business
RSPCA announces 3-phase plan to relaunch on-farm inspections
The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) has announced it will begin a three-phased approach to relaunching its...
Rural Life
Consumers encouraged to fire up the barbie for National BBQ Week
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is celebrating National Barbecue Week this week (May 25-31) by encouraging Scots to fire up their...
Agri-Business
Scots farmers and crofters say 'thanks' for choosing local produce
Farmers and crofters are saying ‘thank you’ to consumers across the nation for continuing to choose Scottish food and drink....
Rural Life
14% of UK public eating more meat during lockdown... but price remains king
Consumers are buying and eating more meat and dairy as they cook more home meals during the Covid-19 pandemic, according...
Sheep
European sheep project asks farmers for their biggest bugbear
A European sheep network is calling on farmers and others in the industry to share their challenges and needs in...
Beef
New brands development manager joins QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the public body which works to help the Scottish red meat industry thrive, has appointed Gordon...
Agri-Business
'Immigation Bill must recognise the importance of non-UK workers'
Farm organisations have called for the UK Government’s immigration legislation to recognise the important role non-UK workers play in food...
Agri-Business
Single Applicaion success raises hopes of prompt Scottish payment
A highly successful campaign encouraging Scotland’s farmers and crofters to meet the May 15 Single Application deadline should smooth the...
