Agriculture

Where are we at with protecting Scotland's biodiversity? (pic: Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

World Biodiversity Day spotlights precarity over Scotland's plans for nature

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is launching a new bursary with the Royal Agriculture University.

Clarkson’s Farm side-kick Kaleb Cooper announces huge career move

Volunteers and staff at Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, a charity set up during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, prepare meals for delivery to people in need around Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Barron

We are what we eat: How our broken food system is wrecking lives

This is a facial reconstruction of Valentine of Rome who is thought to be the original Saint Valentine himself.

Valentine's Day 2023: Who was Saint Valentine and why do we celebrate him?

Lois Newton is a Partner, Gillespie Macandrew

Farmers facing financial and mental health challenges should know help is availa...

Farmers and crofters need clear commitments about future funding (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

The future of Scottish agriculture is under severe threat – Jonnie Hall

Although fatalities in the agriculture sector have dropped, farmers have been warned not to be complacent over safety standards.

Risk expert warns farmers in Scotland against safety complacency

A public consultation has been launched to seek views on proposals for Scotland's new Agriculture Bill, expected next year -- with discussions on topics such as how to maintain high animal welfare standards

Future of Scottish farming and agriculture consultation launched

Agriculture is a significant source of carbon emissions (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

Farming subsidies can fund damage to nature. That needs to change – Ruth Taylor

Stephanie Berkeley, Farm Safety Foundation manager

Farming: Poor farm safety is still a major issue for the industry

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

Farming: Building diversity with New Faces for Farming campaign

Kaye-Ann Brathwaite, CEO of Invest Barbado

Scotland’s ties to Barbados - Kaye-Anne Brathwaite

Michael Haverty of Andersons

Farmers stand to gain from changes to land use in UK

Agriculture takes double hit from Covid and Brexit

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Simple ways to help tackle climate change

Vivian Chisenga, a Camfed Association member and core trainer of agriculture guides in Zimbabwe, demonstrates a drip irrigation technique using recycled plastic bottles. Picture: Sinikiwe Makove/CAMFED

COP26: 'If we educate girls, they can help solve global problems'

Young farmers are concerned that the current levels of tree planting on productive areas of land is leading to an unsustainable rise in land prices which will lock new entrants out of accessing the industry. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Agriculture taking too much of the blame for climate change say young farmers

A firefighter battles the Alisal Fire near Goleta, California earlier this month (Picture: David McNew/Getty Images)

World is acting too slowly on climate change – scientists

The traditional picture of cows grazing in a field contrasts with the reality of factory farming in many parts of the world (Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Why radical change to our food systems is necessary – Philip Lymbery

Mark Buckingham

Agriculture and food should be on COP26 agenda say Scots

Brewers seek more sustainable barley

Farm injuries have doubled

Farming fatality figures almost double in a year

Fatigue adds to danger

Agriculture tops league for work stress and danger

Michael Gascoigne was the youngest person ever to be made a partner by Brodies

Scotsman Obituaries: Michael Gascoigne, Solicitor who specialised in Agriculture

Livestock farming is one of the most dangerous occupations globally.

New study hopes to reduce number of farm injuries and fatalities

SRUC go online for new students

Agriculture at risk in slow response to climate change

New SRUC director’s name rings a Bell

The Common Agricultural Policy has been a lifeline to Scottish agriculture for decades, but debate is raging over a new system of subsidies. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Analysis: Future of rural subsidies in Scotland remains unclear

Scotland's farmers already have a good reputation for high-quality produce (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Scotland's farmers can be champions of nature – Scottish Wildlife Trust and NFUS

Does it matter whether a pack of beef bears a UK flag or Saltire?

Readers' Letters: Flagging up a 'problem' with beef

NFU Scotland seeks cash support

Prof Derek Stewart, Agrifood business sector lead, James Hutton Institute

The green recovery will take root in Scottish agriculture – Prof Derek Stewart

Andrew Stark, Land Use Policy Officer, RSPB Scotland

Agriculture Bill at Holyrood now can be strenghtened to help planet – Andrew Sta...

The natural economy adds £29bn to the Scottish economy, a report has said.

Scotland's 'natural economy' worth £29 billion

Royal Highland show - judging north of england mules

Be in the countryside, wherever you are – Anna Davies

These supermarkets have vowed never to stock chlorinated chicken (Photo: Shutterstock)

These supermarkets have pledged never to sell chlorinated chicken

Holyrood has been able to pass its own laws since 1998 (Getty Images)

Scottish devolution: what powers does Holyrood currently hold, and how could Bre...

Horsemeat scandal: Romanian poverty fuels trade

Scottish Business Briefing - Friday 7 September, 2012

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A man vaping, as researchers are searching for volunteers to take part in a new study being launched into the potential health effects of passive vaping. Picture: Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire

New study will aim to find out health impact of 'passive vaping'

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie arrive for the Warner Brothers Pictures red carpet photocall of "Barbie" during CinemaCon 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2023. (Photo by BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)

Barbie is the blockbuster film of summer 2023 - Gaby Soutar

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater has been heading the decision on bracken herbicide permission (pic: Jane Barlow/PA)

'It could cost lives': Farmers reach tipping point over herbicide decision