by Andrew Williamson | Sep 26, 2024 | Press Releases
Putting a portion of carrots on your plate costs less than ten pence. They are cheap and nutritious but – fear Britain’s farmers – somewhat taken for granted. That is why a group of six farmers have clubbed together to launch the first UK National Carrot...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 25, 2024 | Press Releases
On Tuesday 24 September 2024, Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal visited the Stirling branch of Hugh Black & Sons; one of Scotland’s most celebrated independent butchers. The visit marks a significant milestone for the company, which has grown from a...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 24, 2024 | Press Releases
Compaction caused by last season’s wet weather will exacerbate black-grass issues unless it is dealt with, warns independent soil and cultivations expert, Philip Wright. Across the country Philip is seeing many soils with a solid surface layer, which could make...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 24, 2024 | Press Releases
For larger pig producers, the burden of working with the Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) regulations can be considerable. Following regulations, keeping abreast of changing rules and their interpretation, dealing with inspections and maintaining paperwork just...
by Andrew Williamson | Sep 23, 2024 | Press Releases
Data snapshot Prime cattle prices surged to unprecedented levels at start of September 2024 Price of R4L grade steers £5.17 per kilogram deadweight (dwt) during the second week of September at Scottish abattoirs – a 5% increase compared to the same week in...
