Sheep
New ram Estimated Breeding Values announced
The value of investing in rams with the most suitable genetic merit for each flock has been highlighted in results...
QMS
Beef
Red meat industry urged to do more to communicate with public
Scottish red meat industry workers and producers have been urged to support upcoming marketing campaigns by seizing every opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Scots industry urged to back 'Meat with Integrity' campaign
A new campaign is enlisting the help of farmers, crofters and others working in the industry to raise awareness of...
Rural Life
Scottish livestock farmers urged to sign up for Open Farm Sunday
With one month to go until LEAF Open Farm Sunday, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is calling on Scottish livestock farmers...
Agri-Business
New film highlights livestock farmers’ key environmental role
A powerful short film has been launched to highlight the environmental credentials of livestock farming in Scotland and the role...
Agri-Business
Prime sheep markets buoyed by Easter and Brexit delay
The Easter market and the decision to delay Brexit has helped to support the prime sheep market over the past...
Agri-Business
Survey reveals Scots are being misled about red meat
Almost two-thirds (64%) of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, according to the results...
Pig/Poultry
‘Real Welfare’ improvements on UK pig farms
The latest data from the UK’s ‘Real Welfare’ scheme shows that the vast majority of pig farms are either addressing...
Agri-Business
Prime pig prices rise as supplies remain tight
Scottish prime pig producers have seen prices rising over the past month; however, they continue to trail last year’s levels...
Agri-Business
Winner of Scotch Beef Scottish Young Chef of the Year announced
A young St. Andrews chef has been crowned as the Scotch Beef Scottish Young Chef of the Year in a...
Beef
No-deal import tariffs 'mixed picture' for Scottish red meat industry
The Government’s temporary import tariff regime in the case of a no-deal Brexit suggests a mixed picture for Scotland’s red...
Beef
QMS welcomes announcement of new board member
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has welcomed the announcement of Prof. Charles Milne as its new board member. Prof. Milne will...
Agri-Business
Lamb makes it on to the menu in Tay schools
Scotch Lamb will now appear on school menus in Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross following a successful pilot, backed...
Agri-Business
Foodex Japan offers real opportunities for meat exports
With Japan lifting its long-standing ban on UK beef and lamb, this year’s Foodex trade show is expected to offer...
Dairy
GB calf registrations hit lowest since 2013
With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade and prime heifer slaughterings at their highest...
Agri-Business
Search is on for Scotland’s top 'Scotch brand' product
The search is on for the best product made with Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI or Specially Selected Pork...
Agri-Business
Monitor farm meet to discuss maximising business and livestock efficiency
The next Shetland monitor farm meeting on Saturday, March 2 will focus on business management accounting, improving farm efficiency and...
Grass
Getting Greener Grass: Are you ready for turnout?
Soil Association Scotland is inviting farmers to five free events with pasture expert Andre van Barneveld to find out how...
