Agri-Business
Livestock worrying bill introduced to Scottish Parliament
A bill to implement tough, new measures to tackle livestock worrying is set to begin its three-stage passage through the...
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Agri-Business
Farming unions warn UK Global Tariffs could be 'negotiated away'
The UK’s farming unions have welcomed the government’s Global Tariff announcement as a “step in the right direction” but warned that...
Agri-Business
UK Government and Prince Charles urge workers to 'Pick for Britain'
The UK Government and the Prince of Wales have urged students and furloughed workers to apply for seasonal farm work....
Rural Life
‘Be kind to yourself’ farming union president urges farmers
Farmers’ Union of Wales president Glyn Roberts is urging farmers to be kind to themselves, as many are feeling the...
Agri-Business
UK's largest lowland estate announces precision farming partnership
The UK’s largest lowland estate has struck a deal with a precision farming firm to reduce food waste in the...
Beef
Tighter prime cattle numbers and more balanced consumer demand supporting farmgate price
April slaughter statistics show that Scottish abattoirs, on average, processed 15% fewer cattle per week than during March, according to...
Forestry
UK forestry investment market worth £121 million during 2019 – Savills report
The value of the UK forestry investment market was just over £121 million during the 2019 forest year (October 1,...
Sheep
Aberdeenshire tup top of the flock in leading UK project
An Aberdeenshire Charollais tup has been named the most valuable breeding sire in the UK as the RamCompare project releases...
Agri-Business
Challenges for red meat supply chain include reduced demand from public sector
Disruptions to the public sector, including the closure of schools and colleges, continue to be a challenge for Scotland’s red...
Agri-Business
Scots farmers urged to apply for wide vehicle dispensation now
NFU Scotland is urging farmers and crofters to apply to Police Scotland now for an agricultural dispensation for wide vehicle...
Rural Life
Agricultural college bedsheets transformed into gowns for NHS frontline
A Scottish agricultural college has found a novel way to help the frontline in the Covid-19 pandemic. Bedsheets from Strathfillan...
Agri-Business
Other UK nations urged to back financial support for dairy farmers
Farmers’ unions in Scotland and Wales have called for their respective Governments to back financial support for the dairy industry,...
Agri-Business
Vets welcome ‘pragmatic’ amendments to TB testing during Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed temporary amendments to bovine TB testing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that...
Rural Life
Ministers urge councils to reopen waste and recycling centres
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke and Environment Minister Rebecca Pow have written to councils urging them to reopen household waste...
Agri-Business
Scottish Agriculture Bill passes stage 1 at Holyrood
Legislation which allows the Common Agricultural Policy to be simplified and improved post-Brexit has passed Stage 1, following a debate...
Rural Life
NFUS launches children's lockdown art competition
NFU Scotland has launched an art competition for school-aged children who are at home due to coronavirus lockdown. Full etails...
Beef
Levy boards launch £1.2 million campaign to aid beef carcase balance
A major £1.2 million national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to “Make It” with beef is being launched by Quality Meat...
Agri-Business
Extra month to claim for farm payments in England and Wales
Farmers and land managers in England and Wales now have until June 15 to apply for the Basic Payment Scheme...
