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Oxford Farming Conference reveals 2023 Breaking Barriers Scholars

Oxford Farming Conference reveals 2023 Breaking Barriers Scholars

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), in partnership with McDonald’s UK and Ireland, is delighted to announce the recipients of the Breaking Barriers Scholarship, which is supporting five individuals aged under 30 years old, who identify as Black or Person of Colour...

Red meat toolkit supports sector with one voice around COP27

Red meat toolkit supports sector with one voice around COP27

Ahead of COP27 taking place 6-18 November in Egypt, four of the UK’s main red meat bodies have published a toolkit for the industry to support positive conversations throughout and beyond the conference. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Agriculture and Horticulture...

Oxford Farming Conference appoints three new Directors

Oxford Farming Conference appoints three new Directors

The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), the UK’s leading agricultural, business and food event, has made three new appointments to its voluntary board of directors.  CEO of The Farming Community Network, Jude McCann, Head of News at Farmers Guardian, Abi Kay, and Project...

Soil analysis delivers surprising results at Nether Aden Farm

Soil analysis delivers surprising results at Nether Aden Farm

Soil sampling and analysis has proved a key ingredient for success at Nether Aden Farm in the northeast of Scotland, leading to better input management and fertiliser savings. Nether Aden, run by husband-and-wife team David and Nicola Barron, is a mixed arable and...

Red meat exports rebound to £80.5m

Red meat exports rebound to £80.5m

Scottish exports of red meat and offal sold outside the UK rebounded to £80.5m in the year from August 2021 to July 2022 according to a new report from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Results from the QMS annual export survey reveal the value of export sales was nearly...

Sustainable food and drink – why it needs a team of all the talents

Sustainable food and drink – why it needs a team of all the talents

The entire food and drink supply chain must be supported with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable a just transition. SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has recently expanded its Food & Footprint service, recognising the growing need...

European red meat importers celebrated for their support for Scotch

European red meat importers celebrated for their support for Scotch

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has formally recognised three major European importers for their loyalty and commitment to the Scottish red meat industry. Scotch Beef PGI importers Lesage & Fils from France and Nice to Meat from the Netherlands received awards from...

Scottish red meat set to be spotlighted on the global stage

Scottish red meat set to be spotlighted on the global stage

The Scottish red meat industry will be showcasing the best of Scotch in Paris this week at SIAL – one of the world’s most influential food fairs. Eight Scottish companies are attending the event (15-19 October) where Quality Meat Scotland’s stand will highlight the...

‘Born and reared’ the key message of new Scotch signage

‘Born and reared’ the key message of new Scotch signage

Scotland’s Quality Assured livestock farmers are being encouraged to signal the excellence to which they rear their animals with revamped farm signs from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). At a time when consumers are demanding more in terms of traceability, locality,...