Beef
Tighter prime cattle numbers and more balanced consumer demand supporting farmgate price
April slaughter statistics show that Scottish abattoirs, on average, processed 15% fewer cattle per week than during March, according to...
QMS
Agri-Business
Challenges for red meat supply chain include reduced demand from public sector
Disruptions to the public sector, including the closure of schools and colleges, continue to be a challenge for Scotland’s red...
Beef
Levy boards launch £1.2 million campaign to aid beef carcase balance
A major £1.2 million national consumer campaign encouraging consumers to “Make It” with beef is being launched by Quality Meat...
Beef
Consumers encouraged to learn with leading chefs during lockdown
As people are spending more time at home than ever before, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is encouraging consumers to use...
Agri-Business
New remote assessment tool launched for Scottish quality assurance
Following the suspension of all face-to-face assessments of its quality assurance schemes, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a new,...
Agri-Business
Scotch Beef and Lamb promoted to 1.4 million Scots this Easter
With Easter set to be very different from usual for many families in Scotland, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has partnered...
Agri-Business
UK farm assurance inspections suspended
Three of the UK’s main farm assurance bodies have announced all inspections will be suspended as part of measures to...
Sheep
'Ewe protein levels important for neonatal survival' - QMS
Ewes with low protein levels have a higher risk of losing lambs between scanning and birth, according to the latest...
Beef
Quality Meat Scotland responds to coronavirus threat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has outlined a planned approach to inspections of its six quality assurance schemes to limit the...
Agri-Business
Quality Meat Scotland Launches New ‘Make it’ Campaign
Two of Scotland’s finest ingredients – Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb – are set to be in the spotlight in...
Agri-Business
New Zealand grazing specialist to lead QMS workshop
A New Zealand grazing specialist is set to help Scottish livestock farmers interested in learning how to use grass in...
Beef
Prime cattle supply forecast to tighten this year
Calf registration in Scotland during 2019 reached 552,700 head, on par with 2018 but 2.5% lower than in 2017, according to...
Agri-Business
UK beef could soon be heading to the US as officials agree export deal
Beef from the UK could soon be heading to the United States after government officials agreed on the next step...
Agri-Business
UK levy bodies to join forces to promote red meat
The UK’s meat levy boards have committed to providing an additional £1.5 million in funding to jointly promote the reputation...
Sheep
Smaller hogg carryover and trade rebalancing boosting prime sheep prices
The Scottish sheep market is warming up as farmgate hogg prices are up 21% higher than last year. It’s 26%...
Agri-Business
QMS kicks off 2020 with latest phase of 'Meat with Integrity' campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has kicked off 2020 with the next wave of its ‘Meat with Integrity’ marketing campaign, following...
Agri-Business
QMS festive campaign 'beefs up' Christmas
A new campaign from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is set to reach over a million consumers in Scotland over the...
Rural Life
Top Scottish butchery talent celebrated at National Training Awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their skills and progression in the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards....
