New soft wheat is strong contender for Northern England and Scotland
26th June 2017
High yields coupled with distilling potential and early maturity are set to make new soft Group 4 winter feed wheat variety, Savello, being launched for this autumn, a strong contender
New hybrid set to raise winter barley yield in Scotland and the North
2nd May 2017
A new hybrid winter feed barley that is set to raise the yield bar for growers in Scotland and Northern England is being launched for this autumn. The new hybrid,
Farming community ‘frustrated’ over Morrisons move towards New Zealand lamb
17th May 2024
The British farming community has criticised Morrisons for dropping its pledge to source only British lamb.
BSE confirmed on Scottish farm
10th May 2024
Precautionary movement restrictions have been put in place after a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) was confirmed on a farm in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Suffolk farmer celebrates cancer remission during Pigasso road trip
10th May 2024
A Suffolk farmer is getting ready for his Pigasso road trip around the UK to fundraise for the charities that supported him during his cancer treatment.
RSABI shares song with ‘strong message’ to support Scottish farmers
5th May 2024
RSABI has recorded a song to support Scottish farming families who have been struggling with “one of the worst springs in living memory”.
Sauna event for farmers warms up discussion on wellbeing
1st May 2024
East Lothian farmer Stuart McNicol knows the importance of taking care of his wellbeing and appreciates taking time out of a busy farming day to spend some time contemplating nature around him.
MAY 2024
Maximise suckler margins with bull fertility testing
26th April 2024
Routine testing of bull fertility is often overlooked aspect of suckler herd profitability. Beef specialist Sarah Balfour, of SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), says managing and improving herd fertility is a key route to improving cow margins, whilst reducing environmental impact.
Farmers encouraged to invite public to their farms during Open Farm Sunday events
22nd April 2024
Farmers are encouraged to open their farms for visitors and talk about what they are most proud of, British food and farming.
Jobs saved after 117-year-old Scottish machinery dealership gets sold
22nd April 2024
Jobs have been saved after a 117-year-old Aberdeenshire agricultural machinery company was recently sold out of administration.
RASC Conference 2024
18th April 2024
The 30th Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (RASC) Conference will take place in Edinburgh between Thursday 20th to Thursday 27th June 2024. The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of
Farmers encouraged to break difficult season with culinary creativity
15th April 2024
With relentless rain, endless mud, and peak lambing and calving season testing physical and mental resilience, Quality Meat Scotland and farming charity RSABI, are reminding farmers of the role of good food in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.