Scotland First Minister confirms 70% of agriculture funding will be direct payments
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed that funding for Tiers 1 and 2 will make up at least 70% of the funding envelope from 2027.
Shelfwatch survey finds Aldi stocks largest amount of Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has revealed the results of its Shelfwatch survey, identifying “mixed support” for Scottish produce across supermarkets.
“Say ‘no’ to low-cost supermarket produce,” says retail expert
NFU conference speaker Ged Futter has encouraged the agricultural sector to challenge supermarket and distributor demands for low-cost products.
FDF Scotland announces £50k of funding for Scottish food manufacturers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has announced £50,000 of funding to help Scottish manufacturers make their food healthier.
‘Shelfwatch’: NFU to survey where Scottish produce is being sold
NFU Scotland said that it will be undertaking a survey of Scottish supermarket shelves, identifying where Scottish produce can be bought.
Defra announces egg labelling proposal to remove derogation period
Defra has announced proposed changes to egg labelling rules, which seek to enable free-range eggs to be labelled as such throughout housing measures.
