All Scotland articles – Page 6
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ArticleScottish growers will lose ‘any profit margin’
Frustration as growers north of the border set to pay all workers the higher National Living Wage, rather than just those over 25
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ArticleCider producer asks for apple donations
Scottish firm has asked growers to come forward with excess fruit to help combat food waste through cider production
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ArticleScottish government rules out GM
Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead says the Scottish government has "longstanding concerns" over biotech
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ArticleNFU leaders beg UK authorities not to punish farmers
NFU leaders from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus Meurig Raymond, met to discuss CAP implementation
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ArticleRussia permits import of Scottish seed potatoes
Re-engagement with EU seed potato market continues, as 160 tonnes shipped from the UK to a Russian farm following inspection
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ArticleScotland needs national brand, report finds
Exports growth in Scotland would benefit from a policy-backed national brand, as well as better freight infrastructure
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ArticleAllan Bowie elected president of NFU Scotland
Cereals grower Bowie voted into top spot while Andrew Moir and Rob Livesey become vice presidents after today’s vote
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ArticlePotato Council should spend less on R&D, says NFUS
Growers have called for potato levy body to switch funding from R&D to promotional activity to boost consumption
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ArticleInterview: Tattie high
Martyn Fisher meets the owner of Scottish produce firm Stirfresh, which hopes to use a tie-up with a comic book character for its branded range as a springboard to success
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ArticleNFU Scotland names food policy manager
John Armour will meet Christine Tacon as one of his first duties as representative of farmers in the supply chain
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ArticleFarmers win refund in time for Xmas
Farmers to receive cash refund for first time as EU reimburses money it held back from CAP funding for crisis fund
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ArticleNFU Scotland starts search for new president
Vice presidents Allan Bowie and Rob Livesey confirm they will stand for top job, with nominations open until 12 December
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ArticleScotland’s focus on politics 'should boost' farming
An ‘unprecedented’ political awareness in Scotland after last week’s referendum should be used to promote agri-industries, NFUS says
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ArticleScots unable to grow exports, survey finds
Scottish businesses face barriers to international growth including stumping up for capital and sourcing staff
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ArticleProduce World buys organic veg firm
Veg giant said acquisition is a ‘natural fit’ and will secure ‘largest possible’ area for organic supply
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ArticlePesticide use on Scottish soft fruit rises
A new study suggests bad weather in 2012 as one of the reasons behind increased pesticide use for Scottish soft fruit
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ArticleScorching summer boosts Waitrose
Upmarket retailer says its fresh produce sales are benefitting from the sunshine, which is also lifting demand for Scotty Brand fruit
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ArticleScots to explore teenage diets
The FSA in Scotland is looking at deprivation and the food bought by Scottish schoolchildren
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ArticleE coli technology firm gets a boost
Scottish firm FoodScience receives a loan as it looks to expand its fresh produce technology into new markets
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ArticleGLA confirms gangmaster prosecution
Scottish labour provider fined after operating without a licence