Jim Fairlie, was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Connectivity in the Scottish Government this week. His farming background and support for the sector may bring some solace to farmers and crofters in Scotland, that their concerns may now be heard more clearly in Edinburgh.
Celebrating 30 Years of the Fairtrade Mark
Orkney Fair Trade Group is planning a year of activities marking the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Fairtrade Mark. This well-known branding gives consumers certainty that the goods they buy […]
Celebrating Scotland’s Woodlands 2024
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2024 this year have four key areas – climate, community, forestry and farming. Jean Nairn, Executive Director of Scotland’s Finest Woods, said: “Forestry and agriculture play a vital […]
In Tune with Chickens
Are your chickens happy or sad? Are they annoyed or contented? Now research led by the University of Queensland has analysed the results of human responses to chicken clucking to show that […]
Support for Scotland’s Small Food Producers
“The Small Producers Pilot Fund will help small producers grow their businesses and facilitate the growth of a more diverse and resilient food and drink industry. “
2 Billion Tons of Sand & Dust Enters the Atmosphere Every Year
The world loses nearly 1 million square kilometers of healthy and productive land every year – some 4.2 million square kilometers between 2015-2019 Sand and dust storms are now “dramatically” more frequent […]
Short Film of the West Mainland Show
It was a fabulous and very successful West Mainland Show with the sun coming out after a brief showery start on Thursday 10th of August. In the Community Centre, the Horticultural and Industrial Show gave some respite from the heat of the day to view the skilled work of crafters and gardeners in the West Mainland.
Regenerative Farming “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing”
“any system can improve with small tweaks.”
New farm Payment Scheme Welcomed But More Clarity Needed on Future Policy
Under the scheme, farmers and crofters who rear cattle and sheep will be able to claim a £250 payment for veterinary health and welfare interventions from this summer.
Scotland’s Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 2023
The 2023 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) application round will open for applications on 30 January 2023.