All Scotland articles – Page 7
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ArticleKenya and Scotland sign trade deal
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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ArticleUK grows sweet potato production
Sweet potato production is rising in the UK, with growers reporting ‘phenomenal’ growth in retail and consumer demand
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ArticleFunding available to create ‘circular economy’
Scottish businesses can win funding to develop a regional circular economy where waste products create new business
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ArticleStopping the rot in seed potatoes
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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ArticleTesco faces anger after removing Scottish flag
Retailer is facing a barrage of angry tweets from Scottish shoppers after Scottish flag replaced with Union Jack on berries
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ArticleScottish farming incomes halved over four years
Lower market prices, favourable euro exchange rates and lower subsidies have hit farming incomes
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ArticleForth Bridge reopens ahead of schedule
Key freight route between Edinburgh and north east Scotland has reopened after closing in December for strengthening work
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ArticleUK seed potato exports to Egypt fall six per cent
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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ArticleForth Road Bridge closed until January
Fresh produce freight may be disrupted following closure of major bridge linking Edinburgh to the north east of Scotland
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ArticleAgriculture has ‘unique role’ in climate change
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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ArticleVeg supplier wins Aldi potato contract
Scottish potato and veg supplier Stirfresh has secured a contract to supply fresh Maris Pipers into Aldi stores
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ArticleSpecial report: From Scotland, with produce
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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ArticleEx-Bartlett boss named as Tyrrells international MD
Former MD of Albert Bartlett Paul Parkins has joined crisp giant in newly-created role of international managing director
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ArticleScottish growers will lose ‘any profit margin’
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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ArticleCider producer asks for apple donations
Scottish firm has asked growers to come forward with excess fruit to help combat food waste through cider production
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ArticleScottish government rules out GM
Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead says the Scottish government has "longstanding concerns" over biotech
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ArticleNFU leaders beg UK authorities not to punish farmers
NFU leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus Meurig Raymond, met to discuss CAP implementation
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ArticleRussia permits import of Scottish seed potatoes
Re-engagement with EU seed potato market continues, as 160 tonnes shipped from the UK to a Russian farm following inspection
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ArticleScotland needs national brand, report finds
Exports growth in Scotland would benefit from a policy-backed national brand, as well as better freight infrastructure
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ArticleAllan Bowie elected president of NFU Scotland
Cereals grower Bowie voted into top spot while Andrew Moir and Rob Livesey become vice presidents after today’s vote