by Andrew Williamson | Mar 31, 2023 | Press Releases
Five years on from hosting Farming For A Better Climate (FFBC)’s pilot project, Montrose farmer Willie Officer has seen the results of a changed approach to some on-farm practices to see yields improve and input costs reduce. Farming 900 acres of all arable, including...
by Andrew Williamson | Mar 10, 2023 | Press Releases
Chemistry is fast disappearing from farming’s toolbox, but researchers and farmers are working together to trial and demonstrate alternative solutions to protect the high health status of Scotland’s seed potato industry. The third in a series of case studies,...
by Andrew Williamson | Mar 1, 2023 | Press Releases
BASF’s Farming, the biggest job on earth podcast highlights call from charity for farmers to join ‘Surplus for Purpose’ food redistribution campaign Latest podcast shines spotlight on food poverty hearing from farmers and charities who repurpose surplus food to those...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 28, 2023 | Press Releases
AM Fresh is one of a number of companies who have taken on apprentices who have swapped their established career paths to join the fresh produce industry. With the launch of MDS’ Leadership and Management scheme last year, which offers apprenticeships in the food...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 28, 2023 | Press Releases
A series of events to demystify and spark fresh discussion and debate on the benefits of peatland restoration for land managers and local communities will take place across Scotland between 6th and 23rd March. The Peatland Restoration Roadshow, hosted by Scotland’s...
