Agri-Business
Stay the Night initiative to 'boost' small rural businesses
The return of Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) ‘Stay the Night’ initiative is set to provide a “boost” for small...
Scotland
N.Ireland
Scottish BSE case will not impact Northern Ireland’s risk status
The discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Scotland will not impact negligible risk status for...
Rural Life
King Charles III becomes patron of RHASS
King Charles III has been announced as the patron of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS). Queen Elizabeth...
Agri-Business
Case of mad cow disease confirmed in Scotland
The Scottish government has confirmed that a case of classical bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease, was detected on...
Sheep
SUSSS applicants to receive share of £6.6m from today
More than 1,000 Scottish sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around £6.6 million from today (Friday, May 10)...
Agri-Business
RHASS highlights 'unexpected elements' of the Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has launched a new creative campaign for the Royal Highland Show...
Agri Politics
Loss of First Minister is a 'huge blow' for continuity in agri-sector - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the loss of another First Minister in Scotland is a huge blow to...
Agri-Business
RSABI records 'Stand by Me' cover with members of the Farmers' Choir
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is set to release a cover of ‘Stand by Me’ with around 100...
Agri-Business
Scotland to generate £66.74m in net zero export sales - report
Companies which took part in the Scottish government’s first ever business delegation at COP28 say they expect to generate an...
Agri-Business
RSABI seeks 2 trainee trustees to join its board
The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is seeking two trainee trustees to join its board. The charity, which provides...
Agri-Business
GB farmland market activity continues 'upward trajectory' - Savills
Great British farmland market activity is continuing its upward trajectory from its post-Brexit lows, according to property agency Savills. More...
Environment
Scotland: Climate Engagement Fund reopens
Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund has reopened for applications and will remain open until Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Organisations across Scotland,...
Agri-Business
RHASS seeks agri and rural stories to celebrate its 240th anniversary
Scottish agricultural charity, the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), is seeking agricultural and rural stories from across...
Agri-Business
American Foulbrood outbreak detected in Perthshire beehive
An outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) has been found in a single hive in the Stanley area of Perthshire, the...
Agri-Business
Farmer sauna event provides 'relaxed atmosphere with a sense of unity'
A sauna event for farmers, run by Farmstrong Scotland, aims to provide a “relaxed atmosphere with a sense of unity”,...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Consultation on cattle identification opens for responses
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals to modernise how the country’s cattle are tagged, identified and traced....
Pig/Poultry
Scottish govt seeks views on a ban on cages in egg production
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production....
Agri-Business
0.62ha in Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park comes to the market
DM Hall has brought 0.62ha with steading and annex by Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to the market. Badshalloch...
