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Now is the time to increase investment in leadership development
SAOS, NFU Scotland and NFU Mutual have come together once again to offer an opportunity for agri businesses of all sizes to place greater emphasis on investing in leadership skills development.
Striking a Balance: Postponing DRS in Scotland – A View from Scotland Food & Drink
The recent postponement of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Scotland, due in part to the UK Government’s interpretation of the UK Internal Market Act (IMA), has given us all a chance to reflect and draw valuable lessons from what has become a high profile and contentious endeavour.
Soils and drains top the discussion list at Stirlingshire Monitor Farm
Soil pH, field drainage and implementing a new grass and grazing plan were key topics at the Stirlingshire Monitor Farm summer meeting. At an information-packed gathering, visitors also discussed stock health and nutrition and heard more about what the host farmers had been doing since their first meeting six months ago.
Shortlist announced for Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
75 food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being named as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023.
Why you should be Feeding your Workforce Skills
Do you struggle to find enough time to focus on your people? Feeding Workforce Skills is here to make it easier.
Winners of 2023 RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards Announced
The winners of the 2023 RBST Scotland Food & Farming Sustainability Awards have been announced, recognising their excellence in sustainable food and farming.
Laying the foundations to build sustainable growth for the Scottish food and drink industry
Today, alongside First Minister, Humza Yousaf, the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership launched its new industry strategy, ‘Sustaining Scotland. Supplying the World.’
QMS launches ambitious five-year strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has today launched its new five-year strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat across the world.
Fooder+Farm Launch Weekend
This weekend sees the launch of Fodder+Farm, a new collaboration between private chef Lucy Pattinson and smallholders Kat Goldin and Kevin Harrison at Gartur Stitch Farm, Port of Menteith.
New industry report reveals red meat sector contribution to food security and Scotland’s rural economy
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its latest Red Meat Industry Profile report highlighting the sector’s contribution to food security and the rural economy, using Scotland’s natural land resources and climate to produce high quality sources of protein for consumers at home, in the rest of the UK and overseas.
Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild unveils plan to boost start-ups with an appetite for growth
Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild has announced plans for a series of innovative collaborations with small and start-up businesses, kicking off with the launch of a new pop-up restaurant this weekend.
Multi-award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, crowned best whisky in the world
Tomatin’s 36 Year Old single malt has been named ‘Best in Show’ in the whisky category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2023, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.