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Scottish Agritourism seeks new board members

26 September 2023
Scottish Agritourism seeks new board members

Scottish Agritourism seeks new board members

26 September 2023

Scottish Agritourism, the sector body for agritourism, is inviting applications from Scottish based business and industry professionals to its board.


Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023
Landward returns for a new series

Landward returns for a new series

17 September 2023

Landward returns for its Autumn run covering the best stories from the Scottish countryside.


Could lamb become the meat of choice for Highland consumers?

17 September 2023
Could lamb become the meat of choice for Highland consumers?

Could lamb become the meat of choice for Highland consumers?

17 September 2023

Quality Meat Scotland latest reports shows retail lamb price inflation has slowed, helping boost sales against price increases for other meats.


Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

16 September 2023
Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

Farming: AgriScot Business Skills competition opens for young professionals

16 September 2023

The AgriScot Business Skills competition which assesses individuals’ awareness of agri-business issues is open for entries.


Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

14 September 2023
Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

Farming: NFU Scotland calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping

14 September 2023

Farming Union NFU Scotland has joined calls for retailers to add country of origin to online food and drink shopping to boost Scottish sales.


Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023
Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

Farming: 'DEFRA has effectively been asleep at the wheel for months'

13 September 2023

Seed potato exports to NI restart from September 30 but Gordon MP told by DEFRA that exports not discussed with EU since March.


New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023
New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration in the country.


Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023
Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

Breaking: UNISON announces school strike dates

07 September 2023

UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union says members will take part in the action over three days from Tuesday September 26 to Thursday 28.


Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023
Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023

A company developing a power source for tractors that runs on hydrogen is one of 12 innovators who have received a share of £11 million in funding.


Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

06 September 2023
Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

Farming: Red Meat Sector now worth £2.8 billion to the Scottish economy

06 September 2023

Quality Meat Scotland has released an updated assessment of the economic contribution of Scotland’s red meat supply chain to the Scottish economy.


Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

06 September 2023
Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

Presidential role for north-east auctioneer

06 September 2023

Alan Hutcheon who is also non-executive director of ANM Group has been elected president of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland.


Farming: NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

04 September 2023
Farming: NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

Farming: NFU Scotland seeks First Minister's support for future of farming and crofting

04 September 2023

The farming union identifies five key areas for agriculture to take priority as Parliament returns and the Programme for Government is published.


Farming: Could you share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador?

03 September 2023
Farming: Could you share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador?

Farming: Could you share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador?

03 September 2023

The search is on for two enthusiastic sheep producers who can share their sheep farming stories with the public as the faces of an industry campaign.


Aberdeen University psychologists launch free toolkit to help veterinary staff manage rude clients and co-workers

03 September 2023
Aberdeen University psychologists launch free toolkit to help veterinary staff manage rude clients and co-workers

Aberdeen University psychologists launch free toolkit to help veterinary staff manage rude clients and co-workers

03 September 2023

Research by psychologists at the University of Aberdeen reveals that rude pet owners are contributing to veterinary staff reconsidering their careers.


Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

02 September 2023
Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

02 September 2023

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is holding a free event to help people learn about how scientific research is working towards creating better barley.


Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

01 September 2023
Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

01 September 2023

Twenty scholarship funded places are on offer for the Scottish Agritourism conference which takes place in Perth in November.


Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

30 August 2023
Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

30 August 2023

The Future Farming Expo will feature insight from experts in robotics, diversification, carbon, business resilience and more.


Disruption on Inverness to Aberdeen train line due to fallen tree

30 August 2023
Disruption on Inverness to Aberdeen train line due to fallen tree

Disruption on Inverness to Aberdeen train line due to fallen tree

30 August 2023

Train passengers travelling between Inverness and Aberdeen face disruption after a tree blocked the line near Huntly.


Farming: Scottish Government publishes New Rural Support Scheme papers

30 August 2023
Farming: Scottish Government publishes New Rural Support Scheme papers

Farming: Scottish Government publishes New Rural Support Scheme papers

30 August 2023

12 papers offering expert advice and analytical support to help consider future policy options available for Scotland have been published.


New study to uncover what helps or hinders Scottish rural life

26 August 2023
New study to uncover what helps or hinders Scottish rural life

New study to uncover what helps or hinders Scottish rural life

26 August 2023

A team of researchers led by The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen is hunting for volunteers to help investigate what helps or hinders rural life.


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