Editor's Weekly Roundup: Fall in Scotland's GDP in February as middle east conflict continues to impact trade

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Editor's Weekly Roundup

Good afternoon,

Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter, filled with exciting updates and stories from the heart of Scotland's rural community.

Got a tip on a news story? Email John directly on: j.sleigh@thesf.co.uk

GDP contracted slightly in the latest figures

Fall in Scotland's GDP in February as middle east conflict continues to impact trade

According to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician, Scotland's onshore GDP contracted by 0.3% in February 2024, following unrevised growth of 0.6% in January 2024.

Representatives from the three charities recently met with Richard Rankin, H&H Group CEO, as it was announced their charities would benefit from the Group's recent fundraising efforts. RSABI, RABI and Growing Well were chosen by H&H Group

H&H Group fundraising to support RABI, RSABI, and Growing Well

Staff across all H&H Group companies have selected RABI, RSABI, and Growing Well, based in the northwest, for support through various fundraising initiatives.

Lawrie and Symington team plan to take on mammoth walk for RSABI charity

The team at Lawrie and Symington Ltd will embark on a month-long fundraiser in May to support RSABI, the charity that provides ongoing care for their customers.

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon welcomed the report

Scottish Government gives nod to moves attracting more into agriculture

The Scottish Government has endorsed the recommendations of the Commission for the Land-Based Learning Review (CLBLR).

May 2024 farm gate milk price round-up from various milk processors

As May begins, we delve into the pence per litre (ppl) rates offered to dairy farmers by different milk processors.

The first four episodes of Clarkson’s Farm will be available to stream soon

Clarkson's Farm series 3 - How to watch and what viewers can expect this series

Season three of Clarkson’s Farm returns today (Friday, 3 May) - here's how to watch on Prime Video.

Future-proof your retirement - Farm Advisory Service

Future-proof your retirement

UK head of agriculture for Virgin Money, Brian Richardson

Virgin Money Scotsheep 2024: Planning for profitable and sustainable farming

Amid significant shifts in government support, economic conditions, and environmental pressures, the Virgin Money seminar at this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Scotsheep event on June 5 will provide expert guidance to farmers.

Jonathan Watson has been served a vote of no confidence

British Limousin Cattle Society (BLCS) in turmoil

The British Limousin Cattle Society is in turmoil this week after a council vote of no confidence in its chairman, Jonathan Watson, and the departure of staff from its headquarters in Leamington Spa.

The future rules of the beef calf scheme are still unclear

Controversy brews among beef farmers over future beef calf scheme criteria

What will or won’t be classed as exceptional circumstances or force majeure in the future beef calf scheme is causing uproar among beef farmers.

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