Agri-Business
UK levy bodies to join forces to promote red meat
The UK’s meat levy boards have committed to providing an additional £1.5 million in funding to jointly promote the reputation...
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Agri-Business
Firm export demand from China offsets weak domestic pork consumption
Prime pig producer prices in GB have been relatively stable in the early weeks of 2020, contrasting with their traditional...
Environment
Climate change: 'With the right support...farmers can be part of the solution'
The announcement of a new agriculture transformation programme to help farmers contribute positively to the climate emergency was welcomed by...
Agri-Business
Final North Ayrshire Monitor Farm meeting set to showcase many improvements
The final North Ayrshire Monitor Farm meeting is to be held at Girtridge Farm, Dundonald on Friday, February 28. The...
Beef
New beef sector climate group to examine Scottish suckler emissions
A new farmer-led group will examine how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Scottish suckler herd. Co-chaired by former...
Rural Life
UK young shepherds head to European finals
Seven young shepherds from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will travel to the European ‘Ovinpiades’ Young Shepherd Competition in...
Agri-Business
Farming reacts: Eustice appointed as new Defra Secretary
The UK’s farming bodies are urging the new Defra Secretary to seize opportunities for British farming. Just one day into...
Rural Life
Storm Dennis to bring heavy rain and gales to the UK
Five yellow and amber weather warnings have been put in place across most of the UK on Saturday and six...
Sheep
Smaller hogg carryover and trade rebalancing boosting prime sheep prices
The Scottish sheep market is warming up as farmgate hogg prices are up 21% higher than last year. It’s 26%...
Rural Life
Storm Ciara: Amber and yellow warnings in force across the UK
The Met Office has issued several National Severe Weather Warnings for strong winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Ciara...
Rural Life
New Scottish Women in Agriculture group established
Following on from the recent publication of the Scottish Government’s Women in Agriculture Task Force report, the industry group Women...
Agri Politics
UK farmers reminded CAP rules remain in place after 'Brexit Day'
NFU Scotland is reminding members that when the UK leaves the EU this Friday (January 31) the rules, with which...
Rural Life
Scottish bovine DNA study offers clues to a longer life
Research into the DNA of Scottish cows could help humans live longer and healthier lives, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College...
Agri-Business
Scottish organic farmers to meet Rural Affairs Minister
Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) will have the chance to meet Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gourgeon. The gathering on February...
Agri-Business
NFU confirms plans to lead ‘mass rally’ over UK food standards
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather in London in March to join the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)...
Environment
'Biodiversity and food production must be considered in climate change land use discussion' - SLE
The implications of a new climate change report for Scottish land use needs to be fully considered alongside our food...
Agri-Business
Burns Night boost sees Scottish haggis exports grow 136% in a decade
This Burns Night the world will be reaching for a forkful of Scotland’s finest, with haggis now enjoyed in 20...
N.Ireland
NI farmers to highlight post-Brexit concerns to Westminster
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) will travel to Westminster in March in an effort to highlight concerns surrounding food imports...
