Latest Press Releases
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Scottish Agronomy appoints new Managing Director
The board of Scottish Agronomy is delighted to announce the appointment of its new managing director, Adam Christie. With Scottish Agronomy for over 30 years, Mr Christie is the long-standing Trials Manager for the 260-strong farmer cooperative, which offers...
A cow’s tale: Less of what’s ‘aye been’ and more of what could be
Quality Meat Scotland
Scotland’s Farm Business event appoints new agency
AgriScot
Strong global market highlights continuing strength of consumer demand for beef
Quality Meat Scotland
Tickets on sale for the UK’s largest regenerative agriculture show
With over 120 speakers taking to the stages, 15 manufacturers demonstrating direct drills, mob grazing demonstrations, a dung beetle safari and 175 exhibitors, this year’s Groundswell is not to be missed. The UK’s largest regenerative agriculture show takes place on...
Scottish butchers crowned best in UK
Quality Meat Scotland
Collaborating to promote the red meat food journey to young people this spring
Quality Meat Scotland
Scottish Junior Chef of the Year brings London experience to Dumfries
Quality Meat Scotland
Green spaces improve wellbeing – Welcome to the East Cairngorms
In celebration of spring, the Ballater Business Association (BBA) and Braemar Tourism Group (BTG) have launched the East Cairngorms Wildlife and Nature Trail as part of their Imagine More campaign to encourage visitors to immerse themselves in nature and nurture their...
Trust in tech at T1
BASF PLC
Lights, Camera, Action: QMS searches for The Scotch Farm Factor
Quality Meat Scotland
Seasonal lift in demand leading to rebound in sheep prices
Quality Meat Scotland
Velcourt acquires stake in Oakbank as demand for ‘greener’ land management increases
Velcourt Group Ltd and Oakbank Game & Conservation Ltd
HRH The Princess Royal opens upgraded Dunbia Highland Meats’ facility
Quality Meat Scotland
Day two of BSAVA Congress delights delegates in Manchester
Congress community came together for a second day of science, experience and discussion. While there were many highlights throughout the day, organisers had to use an overflow room at Manchester Central to accommodate the volume of delegates wanting to watch pain...
New era for BSAVA Congress gets underway in Manchester
British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) welcomed veterinary professionals from across the UK and beyond when it threw open the doors at Manchester Central this morning. The organisation’s commitment to its community permeated the event, with wellbeing...
No-fuss fresh mash direct from the farm gate on Scotland’s coastal route
Upper Dysart Larder
How hungry is your soil?
LEAF Open Farm Sunday
Agronomy Co-op appoints new board members and seeks new MD
Scottish Agronomy
Win a trip to France with the BASF Innovation Offer
BASF plc
The Scotch Difference to be showcased at international food fairs
Quality Meat Scotland
Mission Inform: challenging thinking around red meat production with launch of new toolkit
Quality Meat Scotland
Quality Meat Scotland’s Chief Economist retires after 20 years
Quality Meat Scotland
The war in Ukraine and potential red meat market impact
Quality Meat Scotland
The Abstract Sessions put the latest research centre stage at BSAVA Congress 2022
BSAVA
Nutrition sets the scene for lambing success
SAC Consulting
Farm of the Future: Journey to Net Zero
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Outlander: Slow travel not time travel with bespoke Outlander tours of Scotland
Spirit Journeys Ltd
Butchery apprentices urge peers to carve out a fully-skilled future in the trade
Quality Meat Scotland
Quality Meat Scotland updates Cattle & Sheep Assurance scheme standards
Quality Meat Scotland
Seeing Scotland from the saddle: Three self-guided cycling holidays on less wheeled routes in the Highlands
Spirit Journey’s Ltd
The Crown effect triggers new tourism trail in East Cairngorms
Ballater Business Association and Braemar Tourism Group.
A new ‘hot tent’ experience in Scotland’s Highland wilderness
A very special ‘hot tent’ experience with Highland ponies is being introduced in Scotland’s Cairngorms by mountain experts, Scot Mountain Holidays. The 4-night, 4-day wild camping trip brings a hike through remote landscapes together with the comfort of a ‘hot’ Nordic...
Funding boosts fresh opportunities for ex-military in food supply chain
Ex-forces and career changers are being targeted in a bold new programme to skill up the fresh produce sector. Kickstarted by a £450,000 Government grant for flexi-apprenticeships, the renowned food supply chain training provider, MDS, is using the funding to create a...
Saughland Farm awarded AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year
The recipient of the prestigious AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year award was announced on Wednesday 9 February. The accolade, which is managed by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and sponsored by Thorntons Solicitors, was awarded to Saughland farm, run by Farm...
Drumbreddan Farm awarded AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year
QMS
Rural Affairs Minister launches new guide to cooking with red meat
QMS
Light at the end of the tunnel for the Scottish pig industry
QMS
New report highlights how farms have embraced a legacy of change
QMS
Sarah Millar Appointed to Quality Meat Scotland Chief Executive Role
QMS
‘Coming up roses’ for Jane Craigie Marketing’s latest recruit
JCM
Get a taste of the East Cairngorms – Scotland’s emerging foodie destination
Ballater Business Association and Braemar Tourism Group
Responding to growing pressure
AHDB
BSAVA Congress 2022 tickets go on sale
BSAVA
Finalists for the AgriScot Scotch Beef and Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year announced
QMS
Dame Ellen MacArthur dazzles delegates on the final day of the Oxford Farming Conference
OFC
A United Kingdom? Not when it comes to future agricultural policy
OFC
Quality Meat Scotland dishes up another helping of meat vouchers to school children
Quality Meat Scotland
OFC launches ground-breaking reports on natural capital
OFC
Discuss, debate, do….BSAVA’s Congress Programme is different
BSAVA
Industry collaborates on new toolkit to beef up confidence during January
QMS
East Cairngorms on track to be leading adventure destination
Ballater & Braemar
Be bolder with stewardship schemes
AHDB
Scotland’s Machinery Rings give members some price protection
Scottish Machinery Rings Association
Serial, multi-sector entrepreneur supports agrifood tech start-ups
Farm491
How to make the most of your muck
AHDB
‘Greenest’ butcher’s shop in Scotland opens with a hope to ‘slice’ emissions
QMS
Quality Meat Scotland ‘Make It’ a Scotch Christmas like no other
QMS
Mission Sustain game launched by QMS
QMS
In the Lamb-light: Scotch Lamb centre stage this St Andrew’s Day
QMS
Oxford Farming Conference Inspire bursary delegates revealed
Oxford Farming Conference
Get your bake on!
BASF
Is automation the future of farming’s workforce?
Oxford Farming Conference
Every Step Counts in second year of rural fundraiser
Run1000
Final call for donations as industry unites to deliver lamb to 30,000 pupils this St Andrew’s Day
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland
TAC and Scottish Government must secure fair eco-friendly trade for beef and lamb producers
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland
A new President for breed society
Border Leicester Sheep Society
BSAVA announces new format for Congress 2022
BSAVA
It’s time to return to Oxford
OFC
Farm491 set to host a series of webinars exploring UK agriculture state of affairs
Farm49
Strong against weeds together this autumn
BASF
More monitoring and adaptability needed for successful late blight control
BASF
International farmers share their experience on the front line of climate change
OFC
Tough test for Enervin SC at Eurofins
BASF
Founder of Graze joins Farm491 as one of three new start-up mentors
Farm491
Fearn’s ‘Great from Grass’ Ram Sale Celebrates Another Triumphant Year
Fearn Farm
Fochabers butcher first to start carving-up on craft butchery skills
QMS
Superior sires improve productivity and profitability during RamCompare project
QMS
New face-to-face meetings will help farmers weather the storm
QMS
Looking back on the legacy of Scotland’s Monitor Farm Programme
QMS
Crofting Commission and Scottish Crofting Federation welcome responsible tourism
Crofting Commission
Wealth of new content on BASF’s Virtual Farm
BASF
Lamb for St Andrew’s Day ‘Lamb Bank’ for Scottish schools announced by Scotland’s Livestock Auctioneers
Institute for Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland
Are family farms fit for the future?
OFC
Spotlight shines on Aberfields for ‘Great from Grass’ 10th Anniversary Sale at Fearn
Fearn Farm
New entrants making the most of community-owned croft on Colonsay
Crofting Commission
Alternaria risk is rising
BASF
Ringlink Services invests in new training facility
Ringlink
Community engagement at the heart of new Crofting Commission roles
Crofting Commission
Local Makers ‘Knock on Wood’ that the Crafting Craze Continues
Ochre & Wood