Despite the challenging early season which saw most sugar beet crops drilled later than normal, there is 102,000 ha of sugar beet in the ground with 85% of crops now at the established 6 true leaves stage. In order to get the most from these crops, mastering disease...
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Five pillars of regenerative agriculture explored at Groundswell 2024
Now in its ninth year, Groundswell has once again been a sell-out event, with close to 8,000 visitors passing through the gates of the two-day regenerative agriculture festival which is rooted in aiding farmers and those curious about regenerative agriculture to...
Three major farm carbon calculators outline a roadmap to harmonisation
The three major farm carbon calculators featured in the Defra Report Harmonisation of Carbon Accounting Tools for Agriculture – SCF0129, have announced a collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), intended to harmonise the methodologies used in...
QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND MAKES TWO NEW AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) appoints Multiply as its integrated marketing agency and Stripe Communications to handle its consumer press office QMS, the Non-Departmental Public Body responsible for promoting Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork on...
Key appointment puts final meat on the bone in Scotland’s bid to become global red meat leader
A final piece in the jigsaw of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS’s) reorganisation around its ambitious strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat has been fixed into place with a new Senior Management Team appointment. Chartered Institute of Public...
Quality Meat Scotland on front foot to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat
The Scottish red meat sector has demonstrated considerable progress, generated opportunities and grown its ambition, a year on from the launch of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS’s) five-year strategy. Addressing 150 guests across farming, butchery, auction market, and...
Net Zero ‘marathon’ needs best science and accurate data
Farmers at last week’s Banff and Buchan Monitor Farm meeting heard that net zero was ‘a marathon and not a sprint’, and that sustainable farming choices needed to insist on the best science, with accurate, precise data on individual farms. Key speaker Professor John...
Getting ‘The Art of the BBQ’ right in Scotch style
We’re all ready for summer, and so is Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) with its latest summer guide ‘The Art of the BBQ’. This free publication from their renowned Scotch Butchers’ Club, shows consumers how to make the most of the BBQ season. These top tips help you enjoy...
Improve your farm’s sustainability: join Quality Meat Scotland’s summer open days
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is hosting two open days at award-winning farms for farmers and crofters to learn about practices aimed at improving profitability and efficiency while also reducing carbon emissions. The first event will be held in July in the Lammermuir...
Part of the heard: new podcast series talks farm business
Delving into crucial topics impacting UK farming businesses is the focus of a new podcast series launched this month by AgriScot. Talking Business is a short six-episode series to build on some of the valuable business insights enjoyed at the UK’s largest indoor farm...