Press Releases

New Team Join OFC Organisers

New Team Join OFC Organisers

Stepping up and getting involved is very much at the heart of the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) ethos and, following the retirement of the previous Secretariat, a new organisation has joined the ranks. The British Growers Association (BGA), which has all the skills...

BASF launches new late blight fungicide at British Potato 2023

BASF launches new late blight fungicide at British Potato 2023

BASF launches a new fungicide, Privest®, at British Potato 2023. Designed to control late blight, Privest® has a unique mode of action with ametoctradin combined with potassium phosphonates which primes the plant's natural defence mechanisms. It gives growers...

Pupils relishing Better Burger Challenge

Pupils relishing Better Burger Challenge

High school students throughout Scotland are relishing the challenge to get their teeth into their own recipes with the launch of this year’s Better Burger Challenge. Organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) in partnership with Food and Drink Federation Scotland, the...

Community roles for progressive Huntly Development Trust

Community roles for progressive Huntly Development Trust

Huntly Development Trust (HDT), an ambitious not-for-profit community organisation, is looking to recruit two people to join their team to deliver the ‘Huntly 2030’ vision for a greener, more inclusive and prosperous town in the heart of northeast Scotland. HDT Chair,...

Vayo®: Revylutionising Scab Control

Vayo®: Revylutionising Scab Control

Vayo®’s first season proves its value with trials, and on-farm experiences, demonstrating unrivalled efficacy throughout the season. BASF brought its renowned active, Revysol® to the fruit sector earlier this year with the new protectant fungicide, Vayo®. It is...

New appointment for Scottish Agronomy’s expanding agronomy team

New appointment for Scottish Agronomy’s expanding agronomy team

Scotland’s leading independent agronomy advisory service and farmer-owned cooperative, Scottish Agronomy, is pleased to announce the appointment of Zach Reilly. Zach brings experience as a farm consultant, most recently with SAC Consulting’s Forfar office, assessing...

QMS announces dates for industry workshops

QMS announces dates for industry workshops

Levy payers are being given the chance to hear how Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will deliver its five-year strategy and make the country the choice for premium red meat. A series of regional workshops will let members see how a first levy increase in more than a decade...