51AVÊÓÆµ

QMS Conference: "The door is wide open for us, but opportunity does not unlock itself"

The red meat and farming sector must act now to collaborate, to reverse the decline in livestock numbers, and build a resilient and sustainable future for the next generation

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
QMS chief executive Sarah Millar, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, and QMS chair Kate Rowell at the QMS Conference.
Image:

QMS chief executive Sarah Millar, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, and QMS chair Kate Rowell at the QMS Conference.

More than 250 farmers, processors, auctioneers, retailers and other industry leaders gathered at Murrayfield Stadium this week for Quality Meat Scotland's (QMS's) ‘Future Thinking on Red Meat' conference,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Defra announces Farmer Collaboration Fund at Great Yorkshire Show

Defra announces Farmer Collaboration Fund at Great Yorkshire Show

Emma Reynolds has unveiled a £30 million to help farmers collaborate, cut costs and build stronger businesses

Alex Black
clock 16 July 2026 • 2 min read
From the editor: Fire risk demands a rethink on land management

From the editor: Fire risk demands a rethink on land management

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
clock 16 July 2026 • 2 min read
British crops could be illegal under new EU rules, says industry adviser

British crops could be illegal under new EU rules, says industry adviser

CAAV's Jeremy Moody warns SPS could lead Government to outsource farming policy

Jane Thynne
clock 14 July 2026 • 2 min read