Loss of the food service sector has had a major and well-publicised effect on red meat sales, but Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) highlighted the near total collapse in demand from the public sector.
As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to take its toll on businesses, we get a behind the scenes view from Scottish manufacturer Scanstone, famous for its separators.
British venison retail sales were worth £14.4 million in 2019, an increase of 11 per cent, according to the first figures to ever accurately gauge the value of the market.
Combined with the contribution made by key workers in food production it has ensured overall food security according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Beef farmers are reeling after the Irish Government confirmed it was paying the wages of processors’ staff, allowing cheap imports to flood the UK market.
Being part of the North-East Pig Monitor Farm Programme has brought huge benefits to Aberdeenshire farmer, Patrick Stephen.
Being part of the North-East Pig Monitor Farm Programme has brought huge benefits to Aberdeenshire farmer, Patrick Stephen.
Scottish Government’s handling of support for rural businesses has been branded ’shambolic’ by Shadow Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Rachael Hamilton.
UK livestock scientists are sharing their knowledge and expertise in the race to control the spread of Covid-19.