Government
Draft bill aims to change support framework for Scottish farmers
The Scottish government has tabled a new bill to change how farmers and rural communities receive support in Scotland. The...
Scotland
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed on Isle of Lewis
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed at a premises in Sheshader, Isle of Lewis,...
Arable
Survey reveals mixed picture of Scotland's 2023 harvest
The mixed weather this year has caused a wide variation in harvest yield and quality around Scotland. The National Farmers’...
Sheep
NSA Scotland to host field day at the end of next month
The Scottish branch of the National Sheep Association (NSA) will hold the NSA Scotland Field Day on Tuesday, October 31,...
Agri-Business
New certification model to speed up the system for Scottish crop growers
Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) has today (Thursday, September 21) announced that it is moving from an annual scheme to a...
Government
$250k awarded to Scottish crofters in latest funding round
£250,000 has been made available to Scottish crofters in the latest round of the Scottish Government’s Croft House Grant Scheme....
Other
9-year-old girl killed in tractor crash in Scotland
A nine-year-old girl has died in a crash involving a tractor and a trailer in Scotland, police have said. The...
Other
Appeal for info on fatal 3-vehicle crash involving tractor in Perthshire
Police in Scotland are appealing for any information on a fatal crash involving a car, van and a tractor on...
Agri-Business
New bird flu cases confirmed in Scotland and England
Two new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, also known as bird flu, have been confirmed –...
Government
Scotland to improve healthcare in rural areas with new National Centre
The launch of a new National Centre in Scotland will reduce health inequalities and improve the delivery of healthcare services...
Government
Scottish govt allocates £5m in funds for nature networks development
The Scottish government has today (Friday, September 8) announced £5 million in funding for its councils to develop nature networks...
Environment
Scotland: Consultation launched on accelerating nature restoration plans
The Scottish government has today (Thursday, September 7) launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature...
Beef
Red meat sector worth £2.8bn to Scottish economy
The red meat sector is now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy, up 16% from £2.4 billion from the...
Agri-Business
Wildlife Estates Scotland appoints new chair
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES), a wildlife initiative promoting best habitat practices for farms and estates, has appointed Miles Montgomerie as...
Other
Future Farming Expo Scotland confirms speakers for the event
The organisers of Future Farming Expo Scotland have released the line-up of speakers for the event – which takes place...
Government
Scottish agriculture must 'forge its own path' post-Brexit
The Scottish government has published new research to help develop an approach to Scottish agricultural policy – stating that the...
Agri-Business
Scottish agri projects receive £240k in funding
Agricultural development projects aimed at tackling climate change have received funding worth more than £240,000, the Scottish government announced today...
Agri-Business
Quality Meat Scotland to host 'Meat the Market' workshops for farmers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a series of ‘Meat the Market‘ workshops for beef and lamb farmers. The events...
