Concern over effects of veganism on farming industry
More than half of Scots are concerned about the impact of veganism on Scotland’s farming industry, claims a new survey.
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SPONSORED: Farmer shares the secrets behind the success of Scotch Beef
When it comes to choosing quality meat, nothing gives Aberdeenshire farmer David Barron more satisfaction than buying his own beef at the local butcher.
Scottish pig industry unites to eradicate PRRS
Scotland’s pig industry has embarked on a united programme to eradicate an endemic disease which is currently costing the industry £3 million a year at a UK level.
Scotch Beef and Lamb on international stage
Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb is being showcased at a global hospitality and food service event.
QMS creates new department to defend red meat sector
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has created a department to counter negative messages about the red-meat industry.
British lamb heading for India
British lamb could soon be served in restaurants in India.
Trio of new recruits at Quality Meat Scotland
Red meat levy body Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a number of new appointments to its team.
New boss on mission to improve meat industry
The new chairman of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is embarking on a fact-finding mission to gather views on industry challenges and opportunities.
QMS appoints new members to its board
Three new board members have been appointed to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Red meat sector investment will future-proof operations
The Scottish red meat sector is weathering the storm of Brexit uncertainty and investing for the future.
Advice for farmers to make strategic grazing decisions
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is running a series of meetings to help farmers improve their grazing management.
Quality Meat Scotland seeking new chairman
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is on the hunt for a new chairman and up to four board members.
Banchory beef farmers to host charity fundraising open day
An award-winning north-east beef farming enterprise is hosting a charity fundraising open day next month.
Nine new monitor farms sought for £1.25m project
Recruitment will soon begin to find nine new monitor farms across Scotland.
Scotch Lamb sales rise but beef suffers slump
Scottish red meat promotion body Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) delivered positive news to industry when it confirmed retail sales of Scotch Lamb were on the rise.
Beef market to remain challenging well into 2016
The prime beef market is likely to remain challenging well into 2016, claims a leading industry economist.
Quality Meat Scotland urges all farmers to become Scotch assured
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is urging the few remaining non-assured beef and sheep producers to sign up to its farm assurance schemes.
Cattle trade shows signs of steadying
The cattle trade has steadied over the past two weeks as cattle availability begins to tighten, according to analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Growing appetite for Scotch meat in Sweden
Top Nordic chefs and retailers have a growing appetite for Scottish produce, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).