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In your field: Kate Rowell - 'It takes all of us – industry, Government and the public – working together to make impactful change'

In your field

In your field: Kate Rowell - 'It takes all of us – industry, Government and the public – working together to make impactful change'

Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland

clock 01 July 2024 • 3 min read
Defra Secretary accused of disrespecting devolved nations

Politics

Defra Secretary accused of disrespecting devolved nations

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon said she had received no response to letters sent to Steve Barclay

clock 20 June 2024 • 1 min read
Scottish farmers win bid to host World Agritourism Conference in 2026

Tourism

Scottish farmers win bid to host World Agritourism Conference in 2026

"This exciting news marks an important milestone in Scotland's growing reputation as an agritourism destination"

clock 27 May 2024 • 3 min read
Immigration policies need to address rural Scotland's 'distinct demographic and economic needs'

Politics

Immigration policies need to address rural Scotland's 'distinct demographic and economic needs'

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said Scottish agriculture needs access to the people who want to come to Scotland

clock 07 May 2024 • 3 min read
Scottish Ministers approve rise in QMS' levy rates

Farm Business

Scottish Ministers approve rise in QMS' levy rates

The QMS levy rate will rise by 6.8 per cent

clock 14 March 2024 • 1 min read
'Agriculture is at a crossroads and governments must listen to farmers' - Fergus Ewing

Politics

'Agriculture is at a crossroads and governments must listen to farmers' - Fergus Ewing

clock 08 June 2023 • 2 min read
New QMS board members appointed

Farm Life

New QMS board members appointed

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon has announced the appointment of three new directors to the board of Quality Meat Scotland. Emma Buckby, Jilly Duncan Grant and Carrie Ruxton will serve on the board for a four year term.

clock 26 April 2023 • 2 min read
From the editor: Ewan Pate - Scottish farmers have been consulted to death on future policy

Livestock

From the editor: Ewan Pate - Scottish farmers have been consulted to death on future policy

Scottish correspondent Ewan Pate explains why, despite endless consultation with farmers, many fear future policy in Holyrood will be centred upon cutting livestock numbers.

clock 02 September 2022 • 2 min read