by Andrew Williamson | Jun 1, 2026 | Press Releases
Farmstrong Scotland has strengthened its board with two new appointments. Moray farmer and butcher Jock Gibson, a member of the steering committee who helped launch the charity, takes on the role of Vice Chair. New to the board and bringing a wealth of financial...
by Andrew Williamson | May 29, 2026 | Press Releases
A major new survey of British potato growers reveals a sector facing significant short-term pressure, with confidence low for the coming season as growers contend with rising costs, policy uncertainty, labour challenges and threats from pests and disease. However, the...
by Andrew Williamson | May 27, 2026 | Press Releases
The humble potato may not make national headlines, but for Britain’s farmers and food system it has become emblematic of the pressures facing modern agriculture. For decades, the UK potato sector has been a reliable cornerstone of our food system. Affordable,...
by Andrew Williamson | May 26, 2026 | Press Releases
A feed trial to improve the performance and quality of partridge has proved successful for a Highland sporting destination. Last season, Aberdeenshire-based Spratt’s Game Foods and Premier Nutrition worked with a shoot manager looking to meet the challenges of a...
by Andrew Williamson | May 26, 2026 | Press Releases
Acreage can no longer be treated as the default measure of estate strength, Knight Frank says, as inheritance tax changes and years of squeezed margins prompt rural landowners to reassess the role of land, capital and income. Land has historically been an effective...
