Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Scotland
Agri-Business
Scottish projects receive £370k funding to enhance ag sector
Seven projects in Scotland have received funding of more than £370,0000 under the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF). The...
N.Ireland
More dairy cows in Co. Tipperary than Scotland
In 2021, Scotland had a dairy cow population of 174,000 head, while Co. Tipperary had a population of 187,300 dairy...
Government
Scotland: Ag funds used to help cost-of-living crisis
Funding worth £33 million that was ring-fenced for the agriculture sector in the Scottish budget has been used to help...
Other
Status Yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland today
The Met Office has put in place a Status Yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland today (Thursday, September 8)....
Sheep
SUSSS scheme opens for applications
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS),...
Government
Scotland: Views sought on future Agriculture Bill
The Scottish government is urging people to take part in a consultation on its forthcoming Agriculture Bill. A new Agriculture...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for clarity on Scottish agricultural policies
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has expressed deep disappointment that greater detail on future agricultural policy options is still...
Government
NFU Scotland urges members to share electricity details
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is urging its members to take part in a short survey, before September 7,...
Rural Life
Unsung Hero award presented by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Patrick Sleigh at a reception...
Environment
Scotland: Agri-sector demand for carbon audits increasing
In Scotland, the demand for carbon audits by farmers and crofters in the first six months of this year has...
Rural Life
£1.6m Fife livestock farm offers potential for diversification
A productive livestock farm with potential for diversification and environmental projects, enjoying far-reaching views across the Firth of Forth, has...
Agri Politics
Charolais farmer joins NFU Scotland policy team
Charolais farmer Lucy McGillivray has joined the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland to lead on issues around labour, employment, education,...
Government
Scotland: Views sought on Land Reform Bill
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals for its new Land Reform Bill, which will be introduced by the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland to take policy show online
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is inviting those who were unable to take part in the Union’s roadshow tour...
Agri-Business
Report from Scotland’s food security taskforce published
The findings of a taskforce set up to respond to any potential disruption to food security and supply, resulting from...
Government
Scottish Parliament passes Good Food Nation Bill
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Good Food Nation Bill after it went through the final stage (stage three) of...
Schemes
Scotland: Farm payment dates to be brought forward
The 2022 farm payment dates in Scotland are to be brought forward to September 19, subject to approval of the...
