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Farmgate cattle and pig prices have reached a new record high as the lamb trade struggles to match levels of early 2021 and 2022, according to an analysis carried out by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).

Auctioneers remain positive when it comes to demand for Scottish sheep, both prime and breeding according to Neil Wilson, executive director of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers of Scotland (IAAS)

Scotland apparently saw a rise in the number of hill farms marketed during 2022 as farmers sought to capitalise on the high prices being paid by forestry and environmentally-motivated buyers.

Progress has been reported in the search for  potato varieties resistant to  potato cyst nematode (PCN).

A new campaign to aid the war effort in Ukraine was launched at last week’s SAC Association of Potato Producers conference in Dundee.

Scottish Government have announced a reduced menu of options for the 2023 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) as organic conversion is prioritised.

Research on red meat and health in focus

Veteran haulier Ian Connor of  Gartocharn based J Cooper & Co is this year’s recipient of the Stalwart award, presented annually by NFU Scotland’s Argyll & the Islands region.

Research on red meat and health in focus

Volatility also causes concerns