Sheep
'Ewe protein levels important for neonatal survival' - QMS
Ewes with low protein levels have a higher risk of losing lambs between scanning and birth, according to the latest...
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Agri-Business
Scottish agriculture responds to the threat of Covid-19
NFU Scotland president, Andrew McCormick, has issued a statement confirming that Scottish agriculture will be to the fore in making...
Agri-Business
BVA wants vets included in support plans for businesses affected by Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Government, urging that veterinary practices be covered in the scope of...
Agri-Business
Royal Highland Show cancelled – amidst growing concerns over Covid-19
The Royal Highland Show – held each year just outside Edinburgh, Scotland – has been cancelled, amidst mounting concerns over Covid-19...
Agri-Business
Royal Highland Show cancelled – amidst growing concerns over Covid-19
The Royal Highland Show – due to be held on June 18-21 just outside Edinburgh, Scotland – has been cancelled, amidst...
Agri-Business
UFU suspend meetings ‘for the safety of members and staff’
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has suspended all internal meetings due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, with immediate effect. The...
Agri-Business
New Zealand grazing specialist to lead QMS workshop
A New Zealand grazing specialist is set to help Scottish livestock farmers interested in learning how to use grass in...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotand meets new Farming Minister in Aberdeenshire
Trade, standards, labour and funding were all on the agenda as the recently-appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra,...
Rural Life
SLE welcomes budget measures to support rural economy
Financial support for Scotland’s food and drink industry, as well as, funding for gigabit-capable broadband has been welcomed by Scottish...
Rural Life
Rural minister goes in search of facts on Scottish estate visit
Scotland’s Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment was welcomed to an East Lothian estate, holding a prestigious wildlife...
Beef
Prime cattle supply forecast to tighten this year
Calf registration in Scotland during 2019 reached 552,700 head, on par with 2018 but 2.5% lower than in 2017, according to...
Agri-Business
UK beef could soon be heading to the US as officials agree export deal
Beef from the UK could soon be heading to the United States after government officials agreed on the next step...
Rural Life
Buccleuch and community group agree 'historic' land transfer
An agreement for a transfer of land to the community has been reached between Buccleuch and a nearby community trust....
Agri-Business
Create your own opportunities, new farmers told
Aspiring farmers were told to “make their own opportunities” at an event for new entrants to the agricultural industry this...
Arable
New pathotypes add further complexity to wheat rust population
Recent changes to wheat rust disease resistance ratings might be associated with new pathotypes that have unique patterns of infection....
Rural Life
Torque of the farm: Scottish strongwoman pits herself against a 6t tractor
Record-breaking Scottish strongwoman Kim Best has borrowed one of her employer’s 6t tractors while training for her next event. The...
Dairy
Scottish dairy farmers needed for Mycoplasma bovis study
Dairy farmers across Scotland are being urged to take part in a new study to help scientists better understand the...
Environment
UK famers reminded of March 1 hedge-cutting ban
Farmers and crofters across the UK are reminded that the hedge-cutting ban comes into place on March 1 as the bird...
