“Leave politics aside and determine what we want our farming industry to look like, and then consider who might be best to deliver this.”
Farming Matters: Seeing Things That Never Were And Saying – Why Not?
Applications Open to Support Low Carbon Innovations
“this fund will help continue to build the right environment to develop more new ideas”
Scotland’s Food and Drinks Exports Up By 8%
“The fish and seafood category recorded the largest overall increase of £156 million (up 26%), with Europe the leading export destination. “
Drilling for Oil in the Arctic
“There is no proven effective method for containing and cleaning up an oil spill in icy water.” (WWF)
Tougher EU Rules for Farm to Fork
New rules aimed to improve food traceability, combat fraud and restore consumer trust in the integrity of the food chain have been agreed for the EU.
UK Gov Failing Universities with Brexit
“our aim is to keep Scotland in the single market, so we continue to be part of EU education and research programmes”
Nicola Sturgeon Announces Independence Referendum to be Called
“It will be decided by the people of Scotland. It will be Scotland’s choice.”
Palm Oil: Why Should I Care?
“At 66 million tons annually, palm oil is the most commonly produced vegetable oil It can now be found in a variety of products such as margarine, chocolate spread, crisps, but also in cosmetics, detergent and biofuel.”
Farming Matters :Endgame
“For Orkney farmers and those Scottish farmers firth of here, Brexit presents an existential threat”
Need to Protect Scottish Farming
“With the imminent triggering of Article 50 it is essential that Scotland, farming and fishing issues are at the heart of future discussions.”
