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...
Press Releases
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®’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
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
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...
Road to Ritchies: Prominent figure in Scottish agriculture named as Farmstrong Scotland Programme Director
A wellbeing initiative for Scottish farmers and crofters has taken a big step forward with the appointment of a key team member. Alix Ritchie, a Perthshire farmer and passionate advocate for the rural community, has been named as the inaugural Programme Director for...
Lamb health, selection and sales key topics at upcoming Monitor Farm mart meeting
Sheep producers in the North and North-East are invited to a lamb selection and butchery demo as part of the Monitor Farm programme. The free meeting will bring together all three North Monitor Farms – Strathspey, Deeside and Buchan. Open to all, the event at Huntly...
Sheep farmers urged to take a closer look for maximum returns this season
As the input balance moves from home grown forages to systems requiring bought-in concentrates over the winter, sheep farmers should take a closer look at the growth of their lambs to protect both margins and next year’s crop, says Kirsten Williams, a senior sheep and...
Leading Farming Businesses And People Celebrated in Inaugural Scottish Agriculture Awards
Last night (Thursday 26th October), the inaugural Scottish Agriculture Awards took place welcoming over 450 people to celebrate some of the most innovative and progressive agricultural business and individuals within the sector. Hosted by three leading organisations...
Oxford Farming Conference appoints three new Directors
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), the UK’s leading agricultural, business and food event, has announced three new Directors will join their board. NIAB CEO Professor Mario Caccamo, Farm Estate Manager David Hill, and Food and Drink Consultant and Coordinator Sheena...