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Harvesting potatoes in wet fields in Angus mirrors the picture across much of Scotland.

Mud brings potato harvest ‘drudgery’ for Scottish farmers

October 28, 2020

The bulk of potato exports sent from the UK to EU countries were seed potatoes, of which the majority are grown in Scotland.

No-deal will ‘stop’ vital potato export market

October 17, 2020

A ballot on the future of the statutory levy for horticulture growers is likely to take place in January.

Farm levy body defends its plan for horticulture ballot in 2021

October 15, 2020

Meal production time was found to be a big factor for shoppers.

Added-value meals a major opportunity for red meat sector

October 3, 2020

More than 100 horticulture growers have requested a ballot on the continuation of a statutory levy for the sector.

Horticulture growers to get chance to vote on levy

October 2, 2020

Wild flowers have been planted in the potato fields at Milton of Mathers, near Montrose, as part of a trial to find alternatives to insecticides.

Wild flowers could help to protect tatties

October 2, 2020

Robert Doig from Caledonia Potatoes.

Seed potato sector standards boosted

September 30, 2020

The compost could help potato growers deal with PCN.

Pledge to review levies on horticulture and potato sectors

September 2, 2020

AHDB is warning about disease threats when farmers desiccate crops mechanically or with chemical alternatives to diquat.

Increased risk of disease to potatoes with new desiccation regime

September 2, 2020

The compost could help potato growers deal with PCN.

Farm levy body proves unpopular with growers

August 15, 2020

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Demand for malting barley plummeted in June due to Covid-19

August 11, 2020

The campaign aimed to drum up support for British pork.

Push on UK pork hailed as success

August 6, 2020

Winter barley and winter oilseed rape yields are down, according to AHDB.

Winter crop yields are down sharply

August 3, 2020

A UK-wide campaign entitled ‘Make It with Beef’ has been running during the pandemic

Cattle prices on rise courtesy of meat campaign

July 31, 2020

Sowing dates and soil conditions, especially moisture during emergence, were found to be critical to controlling CSFB.

Study reveals trap crops crucial to stemming pest

June 30, 2020

AHDB says there could be pressure on European pig prices after a major German plant closed due to a virus outbreak.

German meat plant closure could pressure pig prices

June 26, 2020

Green Jersey Royals bought in the Anstruther Co-op.

Inedible potatoes frustrate growers

June 25, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has hit red meat exports.

Beef and lamb exports plunge during Covid-19 crisis

June 22, 2020

The campaign launched in the middle of May.

Milk Your Moments promotion hailed

June 18, 2020

NFUS is urging growers to only irrigate their crops when it is absolutely necessary.

Scottish growers hold out hope for much-needed rain

June 13, 2020

UK pig producers could benefit from demand for pork in Vietnam.

Vietnam market for pork beckons

June 9, 2020

The ‘Bud the Spud’ visual campaign by AHDB.

Bud the Spud chips in to boost sales

June 2, 2020

A survey found 71% of respondents believe farmers are doing a good job producing food during the coronavirus pandemic.

Food for thought on how to make ‘Britishness’ pay

May 28, 2020

Wheat yields are expected to be down 12% this year.

‘Quarter of UK wheat crops in poor condition’

May 28, 2020

The project is being led by a group of farmers.

Arable research into living mulch system benefits

May 23, 2020