Labour costs grew within the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector throughout the 12 months of 2022, according to the latest data.
Businesses abstracting water are being urged not to get complacent as river and ground water levels return to normal across much of Scotland.
Scotland’s rural economy is set to be severely hit by Free Trade Agreements negotiated between the UK and non-EU trading partners, the SNP has warned.
SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by DEFRA.
Inspired by the Ross scientific expedition of 1839-43 two Aberdeenshire built replica ships have taken to Antarctic waters on a scientific mission.
The Black Isle remains in Significant Scarcity for a second week, and the Forth area also rises to Moderate Scarcity in the latest SEPA report.
The RHASS Presidential Initiative team have reflected on ten brilliant case studies which have been uncovered over the last six months in Scotland.
Livestock Committee Chair for NFU Scotland Hugh Fraser expresses his views on the current situation in Scotland.
An evaluation of the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been published by the Scottish Government, looking at its outcomes.
The Black Isle is now at Significant Scarcity of water level with the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Dee catchments raised to Moderate Scarcity levels.
Woodland Trust Scotland, Soil Association Scotland and NFU Scotland have called for integrated forestry alongside food production.
New Forestry Grants Scheme measures include making funding available for planting fruit, nut and native trees.
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced its new five year strategy which seeks to make Scotland the ‘go-to’ choice for premium red meat worldwide.
New conditions for farming support payments will be introduced from 2025, to help cut emissions and help tackle climate change.
A herbicide previously used to control bracken on farms in Scotland, will not be authorised for use this season because of the risks it poses.
Businesses in Scotland abstracting water from the environment are being urged to plan for possible shortages this summer.
Highland Rewilding's three sites in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire could be set to be joined by a fourth in Argyll.
Infected ticks can be found in every county of the UK, but some areas are known to pose a higher risk including the Scottish Highlands.
Led by the host farmers and crofters, on site events on tree integration are backed with support from the Scottish Government and Scottish Forestry.
The needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in the countryside are overlooked and underserved by UK Government policy say academics in a new book.