All Scotland articles – Page 11
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NewsCovid-19 brings opportunity to red meat sector, says QMS
Volatility in household spending patterns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has created opportunities for the red meat sector, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.The introduction of social distancing measures due to the global coronavirus pandemic, is causing a ...
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NewsQMS implements planned approach to assurance assessments during coronavirus
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has outlined a planned approach of inspections of its six quality assurance schemes to limit the spread of COVID-19.Over 90% of Scotland’s breeding cattle population, around 80% of breeding sheep and almost 100% of significant pig farming businesses are members of QMS farm assurance schemes.All routine ...
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NewsScottish butchers pull together to support local communities
Butchers across the country are supporting their local communities in efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus.With social distancing in effect, members of the Scottish Craft Butchers and Quality Meat Scotland’s Scotch Butchers Club are providing customers with deliveries of locally sourced Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially ...
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NewsNFU Scotland calls for Government to drop tariff proposals
National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) president, Andrew McCornick, has warned against lowering tariffs that would result in greater access to foreign food produced to questionable standards.NFUS president, Andrew McCornick.In its response to the Government’s consultation on the future of UK tariffs, NFU Scotland reinforced the message that any compromise on ...
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NewsNFU Scotland outlines policy vision for 2021 to 2024
As part of its newest policy document for Scottish agriculture, NFU Scotland (NFUS) has insisted that change to the current system is a necessity for the industry to adapt to the many challenges it faces.NFU Scotland president, Andrew McCornick (right) with Scottish cabinet secretary for rural economy and tourism, Fergus ...
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NewsNFU outlines ‘several issues’ with immigration policy
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, has said the Government’s new immigration policy, which will see a points-based system introduced in 2021, will make it difficult for farmers and meat processors to recruit skilled workers.NFU president, Minette Batters.The new bill will repeal laws surrounding freedom of movement and will ...
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NewsImport standards concerns presented to public bill committee
The Scottish red meat industry, including Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chief executive, Alan Clarke, voiced its concerns over the safeguarding of Scottish farming standards in any future trade deals.QMS chief executive Alan Clarke.The industry had an opportunity to express its concerns relating to the UK Government’s Agriculture Bill during an ...
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NewsNew climate group builds towards low-carbon future
Rural economy secretary for Scotland, Fergus Ewing, has announced a new farmer-led group which will examine how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the suckler herd.Rural economy secretary, Fergus Ewing.Co-chaired by Jim Walker, the group will consider proposals for alternative ways to support the suckler sector to mitigate its environmental ...
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NewsAdditional ‘Meat the Market’ workshops announced
The next in the series of 'Meat the Market' workshops will be held at Scotbeef in Bridge of Allan at the start of next month.Organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the practical ‘Meat the Market’ events, for farmers, will highlight the key factors that need to be considered to ensure ...
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NewsMartin Kennedy returned as vice president of NFUS
NFU Scotland’s top team for 2020 will be president Andrew McCornick with vice presidents Charlie Adam and Martin Kennedy.Vice president Martin Kennedy; president Andrew McCornick and vice president Charlie Adam will lead NFU Scotland in 2020.Sitting vice president Martin Kennedy, the only position open to election this year, is to ...
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NewsSAMW says time for the facts to enter meat production debate
It’s time to bust the myths surrounding meat production and consumption with fact-based truth and a big dose of reality, a task for producers, processors and retailers that needs to be the top priority in 2020 if our industry is to have any sort of meaningful future, says the Scottish ...
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NewsMealtime madness as families serve up to four dinner options
Over half (54%) of children in Scotland aged 5-15 say they are served more than two different dinner options every night, according to new research.Carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Scotch Lamb PGI, the results revealed that some households are serving up to four different meals at dinnertime to ...
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NewsSecond campaign success for QMS's Specially Selected Pork
QMS says the return of its ‘Go Places with Pork’ campaign has boosted the results of its initial debut, continuing to raise awareness of the Specially Selected Pork brand.Aiming to shake up midweek meals by adding Specially Selected Pork to the menu, the campaign ran for four weeks from the ...
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NewsFarmgate beef prices benefit from modest increase
After a prolonged period of decline, farmgate beef prices in Scotland have increased by 2% over the past month, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth.However, according to Stuart Ashworth, QMS director of Economic Services, when compared to a year ago, prices are still 8% ...
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NewsASA ruling following NFUS complaint sees inaccurate posters withdrawn
Driven by members, NFU Scotland lodged a formal complaint with the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) in June about a poster campaign in Scotland that erroneously claimed that ‘eating animals’ contributes more to climate change than transport. NFUS president Andrew McCormick.As both official UK and Scottish Government figures indicated otherwise, the ...
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NewsScottish butchery talent celebrated at National Training Awards
Six butchers from across Scotland have been recognised for their skills and progression in the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards.Winners and finalists of the 2019 Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards.The awards, sponsored by the Scotch Butchers Club run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), are ...
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NewsScotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year crowned
An Edinburgh chef has impressed the judges and taken home the winning title at this year’s ‘Scotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year’ competition.Craig Gibb is Scotch Lamb Surf ‘n’ Turf Chef of the Year.Battling it out against tough competition from top chefs at some of Scotland’s most ...
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NewsQMS reports changing balance of trade for red meat
Exports of fresh and frozen beef saw an increase of 18% from January to August this year, with sheepmeat exports up 20% year on year, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland.Stuart Ashworth, QMS director of Economic Services, said that amongst all the confusion that is Brexit ...
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NewsFarmers give Morrisons shoppers a taste of Scotch Lamb PGI
A sheep farmer from Aberdeenshire has swapped her fields for the aisles to support a campaign promoting Scotch Lamb PGI.QMS Brand Ambassador Megan Leask (left) and local farmer Michelle Stephen (right) with customer 9-year old, Darcey Wallace.Michelle Stephen of Meikle Tillyeve Farm near Udny was recently in Morrisons in Inverurie ...
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NewsNFU Scotland says enough is enough, Brexit decisions are needed now
Speaking at last week's NFU Scotland autumn conference president, Andrew McCornick, said: "Solid outcomes determined now will define the successful future for Scotland’s farmers, producers and crofters post Brexit."He added: “We are at the end of yet another very turbulent week for UK politics and still we await resolution to ...
