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

07 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

07 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.


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.


Views sought on water cremations

27 August 2023
Views sought on water cremations

Views sought on water cremations

27 August 2023

The public is being asked for views on alkaline hydrolysis (water cremations), burials, funeral director licensing and funeral sector inspections.


Farming: North-east researchers support £6 million novel parasite sheep vaccine project

23 August 2023
Farming: North-east researchers support £6 million novel parasite sheep vaccine project

Farming: North-east researchers support £6 million novel parasite sheep vaccine project

23 August 2023

Researchers based at The James Hutton Institute are supporting a £6 million project to develop an effective vaccine for on-farm worm control.


This Farming Life makes a return to TV screens

20 August 2023
This Farming Life makes a return to TV screens

This Farming Life makes a return to TV screens

20 August 2023

Series six of This Farming Life follows a year in the lives of five farming families including a couple from Dallas and a family from Newtonmore.


First Minister quizzed over A9 dualling by Inverness man who held someone as they died after collision

17 August 2023
First Minister quizzed over A9 dualling by Inverness man who held someone as they died after collision

First Minister quizzed over A9 dualling by Inverness man who held someone as they died after collision

17 August 2023

The First Minister has reiterated the Scottish Government's position over the dualling of the A9 and A96 during political podcast.


Agriculture Just Transition Community Workshop comes to Helmsdale

05 August 2023
Agriculture Just Transition Community Workshop comes to Helmsdale

Agriculture Just Transition Community Workshop comes to Helmsdale

05 August 2023

Community workshops will engage directly with rural and island communities to inform the approach to the Land Use and Agriculture Just Transition.


Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

20 July 2023
Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

20 July 2023

Scotland’s rural economy is set to be severely hit by Free Trade Agreements negotiated between the UK and non-EU trading partners, the SNP has warned.


Farming: Could daffodils hold the key to reducing cattle methane emissions?

17 July 2023
Farming: Could daffodils hold the key to reducing cattle methane emissions?

Farming: Could daffodils hold the key to reducing cattle methane emissions?

17 July 2023

SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by DEFRA.


Scottish Government calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal supply

09 July 2023
Scottish Government calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal supply

Scottish Government calls for decriminalisation of drugs for personal supply

09 July 2023

Decriminalisation of all drugs for personal supply is one of a number of polices which the Scottish Government is calling on Westminster to implement.


Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

02 July 2023
Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

02 July 2023

Livestock Committee Chair for NFU Scotland Hugh Fraser expresses his views on the current situation in Scotland.


Farming: Arable Scotland event returns with a focus on technological innovation

24 June 2023
Farming: Arable Scotland event returns with a focus on technological innovation

Farming: Arable Scotland event returns with a focus on technological innovation

24 June 2023

The arable sector is welcomed back to Balruddery Farm, Dundee on July 4 for the field-based Arable Scotland event.


Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023
Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023

A herbicide previously used to control bracken on farms in Scotland, will not be authorised for use this season because of the risks it poses.


Largest ever survey of Scottish farming set to commence

18 June 2023
Largest ever survey of Scottish farming set to commence

Largest ever survey of Scottish farming set to commence

18 June 2023

A quarter of all Scottish farmers will be contacted about their plans for the next five years as part of the Farmer Intentions Survey.


Farmers urged not to revert to old habits as fertiliser prices fall

18 June 2023
Farmers urged not to revert to old habits as fertiliser prices fall

Farmers urged not to revert to old habits as fertiliser prices fall

18 June 2023

The Farming For a Better Climate team are recommending that farmers should prepare a nutrient budget to asses the level of fertiliser used on farm.


Farming Union warns of disappearance of chicken from retail shelves

11 June 2023
Farming Union warns of disappearance of chicken from retail shelves

Farming Union warns of disappearance of chicken from retail shelves

11 June 2023

The severe lack of profitability in producing chicken has seen a sharp reduction in the number of birds being reared in the UK.


Farming Union welcomes emergency authorisation for cobalt in livestock feeds

11 June 2023
Farming Union welcomes emergency authorisation for cobalt in livestock feeds

Farming Union welcomes emergency authorisation for cobalt in livestock feeds

11 June 2023

An emergency authorisation for the inclusion of cobalt salts in livestock feed has been granted recognising the risk of deficiency in Scotland.


NFU Scotland calls on Scottish Government to rebase Vital Less Favoured Areas Scheme

10 June 2023
NFU Scotland calls on Scottish Government to rebase Vital Less Favoured Areas Scheme

NFU Scotland calls on Scottish Government to rebase Vital Less Favoured Areas Scheme

10 June 2023

NFU Scotland says that a £65.5 million fund is better targeted at those keeping beef cattle and sheep in Scotland’s uplands and islands.


NFU Scotland calls for public funding to be delivered as direct support for agriculture

27 May 2023
NFU Scotland calls for public funding to be delivered as direct support for agriculture

NFU Scotland calls for public funding to be delivered as direct support for agriculture

27 May 2023

Viability of Scottish agriculture is dependent on an overall support package available for spend within the new agricultural support framework.


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