Cattle condition scoring, nutrition, winter housing preparation and back-end grazing will be key topics at the Strathspey Monitor Farm autumn meeting. Livestock producers will hear about some of the changes happening at the farm, and specialists who work closely with...
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is proud to announce its participation as a gold sponsor at the upcoming Universal Cookery and Food Festival (UCFF), an esteemed event celebrating the best in culinary arts and food innovation. Taking place at Loddington Farm in Kent on 26...
New initiative invites innovators in food and farming to share groundbreaking ideas at prestigious conference The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), in partnership with McCain Foods (GB) Ltd., is thrilled to announce the launch of the "Inspiring Innovators" programme...
There’s no greater way to market Scottish lamb than give people a chance to cook and taste it for themselves, says Neil Wilson, Executive Director of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) as the livestock marts open the Lamb Bank for 2024....
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is delighted to announce a series of "Meat the Market" workshops designed to provide farmers with essential knowledge on carcass grading, market specifications, and customer requirements. These workshops will take place at leading...
As pupils across Scotland head back to the classroom this month, they're in for an extra treat - Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb, and Specially Selected Pork are returning to the curriculum with the 2024 Meat Voucher Scheme, run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Last year, the...
A Highlands doctor is combining her passion for farming and health by playing a key role in the growth of an exciting Health Hut initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of people in Scotland’s agricultural community. The Health Hut initiative brings health and...
Sheep producers are being urged to check their ewes’ Body Condition Score (BCS) now and to take action to ensure they are at BCS 3-3.5 before tupping, or 2.5 in a hill flock. The advice comes from Ali Haggerty, a vet with Stewartry Veterinary Centre, who warns that...
Commenting on The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology study launched today by the University of Cambridge, Dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton said: “This study – which is mostly based on non-UK populations – doesn’t tell us anything about what causes type 2 diabetes because it...
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced a series of upcoming drop-in clinics across key livestock marts across Scotland, providing an invaluable opportunity for stakeholders to engage directly with the QMS team. These visits are designed to offer farmers,...