Tiny Trailer Abattoir Breaks New Ground, Bringing Local Sheep Processing a Step Closer for Orkney and the Highlands Construction is now underway on the Tiny Trailer Abattoir, a ground breaking project led by Orkney farmer Jane Cooper, who... 5 January 2026
Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund – Capital Grants The Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund is providing £500,000 in capital funding in 2025/26 to support small producers sectors in... 10 December 2025
Innovative kelp extracts boost barley yield in nutrient efficiency trials Researchers at The James Hutton Institute working on a collaborative project exploring how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in... 3 December 2025
Scottish Economic Bulletin Published November 2025 The latest Scottish Economic Bulletin highlights how the economy has continued to show resilience into the second half of the... 24 November 2025
Support Grows for Farmers and Crofters Facing Climate Challenges Farmers and crofters are being offered a wide range of practical support to help them adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather... 18 November 2025
Sharing the gains of clean energy Local communities are to get new opportunities to benefit from renewable energy developments under a pilot scheme announced by the... 27 October 2025
Circular Economy Strategy consultation launched The Draft Circular Economy Strategy outlines proposals to keep materials and goods in use for longer—creating new jobs, cutting waste,... 22 October 2025
Backing clean energy jobs Workers and communities across the North East of Scotland will benefit from £8.5 million in new funding to support the... 1 October 2025
Total income from farming estimates: 2018-2024 published Scotland’s agricultural sector is projected to see a significant recovery in 2024, according to initial figures published in Total Income... 21 July 2025
New hub to harness magic of microbes to turn trash into treasure A pioneering new hub is set to transform UK manufacturing by converting industrial waste into valuable, sustainable chemicals and materials.... 19 June 2025