All Scotland articles – Page 4

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EU crucial for Scottish organics

2017-01-05T10:33:06Z

Organic farmers in Scotland overwhelmingly favour continued access to the European single market, according to a survey by SOPA

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Potato exports power growth at Grangemouth

2016-12-02T11:00:41Z

Reefer volumes are up 30 per cent as Scotland’s seed potato industry continues to grow global exports

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Kenya and Scotland sign trade deal

2016-11-17T09:56:56Z

Scottish seed potato exports have a “significant” new market as Kenya currently grows only two per cent of crop from certified seed

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UK grows sweet potato production

2016-10-28T10:47:27Z

Sweet potato production is rising in the UK, with growers reporting ‘phenomenal’ growth in retail and consumer demand

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Funding available to create ‘circular economy’

2016-10-06T14:13:08Z

Scottish businesses can win funding to develop a regional circular economy where waste products create new business

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Stopping the rot in seed potatoes

2016-09-05T14:38:30Z

Bacterial diseases have always been a challenge for the British seed potato industry, but now there are concerns they could begin to dent exports

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Tesco faces anger after removing Scottish flag

2016-08-23T12:30:53Z

Retailer is facing a barrage of angry tweets from Scottish shoppers after Scottish flag replaced with Union Jack on berries

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Scottish farming incomes halved over four years

2016-03-22T15:59:46Z

Lower market prices, favourable euro exchange rates and lower subsidies have hit farming incomes

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Forth Bridge reopens ahead of schedule

2016-02-24T11:01:54Z

Key freight route between Edinburgh and north east Scotland has reopened after closing in December for strengthening work

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UK seed potato exports to Egypt fall six per cent

2016-02-04T12:23:41Z

Total exports reached a better-than-expected 50,000 tonnes last year following new import restrictions for British tubers to Egypt

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Forth Road Bridge closed until January

2015-12-04T14:47:44Z

Fresh produce freight may be disrupted following closure of major bridge linking Edinburgh to the north east of Scotland

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Agriculture has ‘unique role’ in climate change

2015-12-01T15:57:27Z

Farming unions ask UK government to recognise crucial role of farming sector at Paris Climate Talks and outline list of key asks

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Veg supplier wins Aldi potato contract

2015-12-01T10:33:36Z

Scottish potato and veg supplier Stirfresh has secured a contract to supply fresh Maris Pipers into Aldi stores

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Special report: From Scotland, with produce

2015-11-19T16:26:48Z

With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit

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Ex-Bartlett boss named as Tyrrells international MD

2015-10-09T14:47:05Z

Former MD of Albert Bartlett Paul Parkins has joined crisp giant in newly-created role of international managing director

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Scottish growers will lose ‘any profit margin’

2015-10-08T09:56:21Z

Frustration as growers north of the border set to pay all workers the higher National Living Wage, rather than just those over 25

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Cider producer asks for apple donations

2015-09-15T09:51:03Z

Scottish firm has asked growers to come forward with excess fruit to help combat food waste through cider production

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Scottish government rules out GM

2015-08-10T11:38:29Z

Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead says the Scottish government has "longstanding concerns" over biotech

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NFU leaders beg UK authorities not to punish farmers

2015-04-14T14:49:19Z

NFU leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus Meurig Raymond, met to discuss CAP implementation

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Russia permits import of Scottish seed potatoes

2015-03-19T12:15:23Z

Re-engagement with EU seed potato market continues, as 160 tonnes shipped from the UK to a Russian farm following inspection