All Scotland articles
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NewsScottish red meat exports reach £190m
According to Quality Meat Scotland, Scottish red meat exports have reached a record £190 million, which it said would deliver a “major boost” to the economic value of the beef and lamb sector.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Government to increase support for producers
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to increase agricultural support by at least £183 million in its 2027-28 Budget.
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NewsMake It Scotch promotes Scotch red meat alongside Saltire Tides
Quality Meat Scotland has teamed up with rowing crew Saltire Tides to promote the importance of ensuring consumers’ iron levels are adequate.
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NewsScottish pig sector faces continued pressure
Rising costs and weak prices continue to impact producer margins in the pig sector despite September’s modest price increases, according to Quality Meat Scotland.
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NewsQMS to promote Scotch red meat at SIAL Paris 2026
Quality Meat Scotland will showcase Scottish red meat at SIAL Paris 2026 to promote the quality and sustainability credentials of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Prime Scottish Pork.
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NewsSCB rewards Scottish butchers for award-winning products
Scottish Craft Butchers has named the winners of its Beef Burger Championship and 30-minute Ready Meal Championship.
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NewsSAMW highlights livestock chain pressures in Scotland
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers annual conference has concluded that the future success of Scotland’s meat processing sector is vital to maintaining benefits generated by the country’s livestock chain.
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NewsBeef herd moves “closer to stabilisation”, finds QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has stated that the Scottish beef sector showed “further signs of stabilising” during the third quarter of 2026, reporting continued low slaughter levels helped to build prime cattle numbers on farms.
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NewsPickstock begins construction on Ecclefechan facility
Pickstock has started construction on a new beef processing facility at Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway, which the processor said represented an investment of more than £24 million in the future of Scottish beef production.
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NewsMeat the Market workshops to provide guidance on red meat production
Beef and lamb farmers have been invited to a series of Meat the Market workshops, organised by Quality Meat Scotland to discuss beef and lamb production.
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NewsScotch red meat campaign to reach 80% of Scottish adults
Quality Meat Scotland has said the autumn burst of its ‘Make It Scotch’ campaign, titled ‘When You Know, You Know’, is set to reach 80% of all adults in Scotland.
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NewsSAMW says FSS “should not be judge and jury” of OV charging decisions
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers will meet with the chief executive of Food Standards Scotland in September to discuss a dispute over an increase in meat inspection charges.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Government to ensure bluetongue vaccination system is “robust”
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to provide support to livestock farmers affected by the bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, which covers Dumfries, Galloway and parts of Ayrshire.
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NewsQMS to promote Scotch red meat with Meat Voucher Scheme for schools
Quality Meat Scotland has announced that its Make it Scotch Meat Voucher Scheme will return for the 2026/27 academic year.
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NewsSimon Howie to close its doors in Auchterarder
Scottish butchery business Simon Howie has confirmed it will close its Auchterarder butcher shop after 34 years of trading.
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NewsUK trade bodies set to promote Love Lamb Week
Love Lamb Week will take place from 1st-7th September 2026, with the nation’s red meat trade bodies joining together to celebrate UK lamb production.
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NewsRed meat report spotlights importance of Scottish beef, lamb and pork
The latest Red Meat Industry Profile from Quality Meat Scotland has found that farming, processing and the associated supply chains combined were worth more than £4.2 billion of output and £1.3 billion of GVA in 2025.
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NewsQMS observes “modest but meaningful” improvement in Scotland’s cattle
Quality Meat Scotland has reported that a slowdown in the rate of herd decline provides a “slightly more encouraging” signal for future suppliers than has been the case in recent years.
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NewsInterest in Scottish lamb eases after strong spring
According to Quality Meat Scotland, the Scottish lamb market has entered its seasonal summer softening period after an “exceptionally strong” spring.
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NewsNFU Scotland warns pig support package “unlikely to go far enough”
The Scottish Government’s decision to provide a £2 million emergency financial support package for independent pig producers has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, but it says financial pressures will remain.
