Busy bees on the Tweed! Buglife is inviting landowners and land managers along the River Tweed to express interest in receiving support for pollinator‑friendly habitat... 4 February 2026
Flying high! A new Best Practice Guide, Use of Drones (UAVs) in Deer Management, has been formally launched and is available through... 3 February 2026
Woodland creation key to Scotland’s livestock sector! A new study from The James Hutton Institute has shown that planting several hundred thousand hectares of new woodland and... 2 February 2026
Have your say on Scotland’s new agricultural wage proposals Scotland’s agricultural pay framework is entering a new phase, with the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) inviting views on a... 28 January 2026
New Film Highlights the Hidden Power of Dung Beetles in Nature‑Friendly Farming A new short film from Soil Association Scotland is shining a spotlight on one of farming’s most overlooked allies: the... 20 January 2026
Agritourism businesses encouraged to apply for AIS funding The Scottish Government’s Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) is now open for applications, offering capital grants to help farms, crofts and... 20 January 2026
Dogs’ dinners can have greater climate impact than owners’ Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon pawprint than their owners, according to the... 8 January 2026
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
Major Boost for family farms as inheritance tax relief threshold rises to £2.5m Farmers and rural business owners received a significant update this week as the UK government confirmed a major shift in... 24 December 2025
A landmark moment for Scotland’s food future! On 17 December 2025, the Scottish Government unveiled The First National Good Food Nation Plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to... 18 December 2025