Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon resigned today, saying she no longer wants to lead in what has become a ‘brutal’ political landscape.

There has been a change in the vice-presidential line-up

Scottish Government to put net zero policies front and centre

Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon has to deliver a list of meaningful policy measures when she addresses the NFU Scotland annual conference in Glasgow tomorrow (Feb 10).

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.

Collapsing cream prices have prompted a 2ppl drop in February’s milk price for Graham’s the Family Dairy, ‘in order to protect the business’.

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

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.

Global events will affect prices in 2023

Scotlands woodland is worth almost £100 million a year for its help to prevent flooding, according to a new study.