Beef
Scottish dairy-sired calf registrations down 2.7% on 5-year average
Provisional calf registration data for Scotland for the first half of 2018 showed an overall decline of 1.6% compared with...
QMS
Agri-Business
Podcaster to discuss profitable pasture at Shetland monitor farm meeting
A farm consultant turned podcaster is set to discuss forage crops and pasture management at the next Shetland monitor farm...
Sheep
Lamb Watch: Does your favourite supermarket support local?
Plentiful volumes of Scottish lamb are available, but ASDA, The Co-operative and Waitrose were found wanting with none available on...
Sheep
Sheep genetics project releases final results
The latest results from the RamCompare project have seen a re-ranking of some rams based on their carcase weight estimated...
Agri-Business
Lord Duncan lends support to butchers' 'Save a Life' initiative
UK Government Minister Lord Duncan joined the team of staff in a Kinross butchers shop to congratulate them on leading...
Agri Politics
£200,000 funding boost announced for Scotch Lamb
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £200,000 of new funding to support the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) 2018 Scotch Lamb...
Rural Life
Scotch Lamb PGI backs environment category at Young Scot Awards
Quality lamb from Scotland will have a high profile at the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2018, when Scotch Lamb...
Sheep
Workshop series to boost flock breeding potential
A series of practical workshops to assist sheep producers in making the most from genetics and management to improve flock...
Rural Life
Top TV chefs to showcase Scotch brands this weekend
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will enjoy a high profile this weekend as Perthshire Chamber of Commerce...
Pig/Poultry
Prime pig prices under seasonal pressure
Prime pig prices have started to come under some seasonal pressure, with the GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) gradually falling....
Beef
Nominations open for 2 major Scottish farming awards
The search is on to find the very best beef and sheep farms in Scotland for two high-profile farming awards....
Beef
New infographic to help shoppers get savvy on farm assurance schemes
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has produced a new infographic illustrating the animal welfare credentials of seven major UK farm...
Beef
Industry giants to unite for the first time to counter red meat myths
Agricultural organisations from England, Scotland and Wales are uniting in a new initiative which will see them work together to...
Beef
Hot weather drives 40% increase in store cattle sales
The prolonged period of dry, hot weather is beginning to impact on the livestock market as the effects of lack...
Beef
Scotch Beef PGI campaign delivers 7% increase in British sales
The recent marketing campaign behind Scotch Beef PGI has delivered strong results for the Scottish red meat industry. The focus...
Beef
How can you prepare for this winter?
Livestock farmers are being urged to take steps now to make the most of feedstocks and limit the effects of...
Beef
Registration figures show growing trend towards native cattle
Interest in native cattle breeds has been growing across Britain, the latest calf registration figures show. Calf registrations between January...
Beef
Borders Monitor Farm to host efficiency and profitability themed open day
A borders family will discuss their progress trying to improve efficiency and profitability as part of a monitor farm programme...
