SAYFC member David Smith awarded Young Farmer of the Year 2023
The highly anticipated Final of the SAYFC Young Farmer of the Year unfolded on Saturday, November 11, at SRUC's Oatridge Campus.
SAYFC hold Five-Star awards ceremony to celebrate Scotland's Young Farmers
The annual SAYFC 'Five Star Awards Dinner' took center stage on Saturday, November 11, at the RHASS Centre in Ingliston.
Beef associations condemn Finance Minister's announcement
The Scottish Finance Minister's announcement of an additional £27 million deduction from the agricultural budget has drawn strong criticism from both the National Beef Association and the Scottish Beef Association.
Union urges swift return of deferred funding to Scottish farmers
The Union is advocating for urgent action to reinstate the £61 million that was recently withdrawn from the agricultural budget.
South-west estate doesn't renew tenancies of half a dozen longstanding farmers
Six farmers on a south-west Scotland estate face the distressing news of losing their tenancies.
Scots invade Welsh Winter Fair and take overall champion and reserve tickets
The Scottish presence shone brightly at the Welsh Winter Fair, dominating the cattle lines by clinching both the overall and reserve titles.
Food prices could see further increases in 2024 due to climate change says new report
FOOD price inflation remains at 10% with prices still near record highs, but the situation could worsen next year as El Niño and climate change continues, a report warns.
Farming petition calling for fairer deal from big six supermarkets reaches 100,000
A groundswell of public support has propelled a petition to new heights, with over 100,000 signatures demanding equitable treatment for British farmers from the UK's leading retailers and their suppliers.
Sustainability to the forefront of the SAYFC Agri and Rural Affairs Conference
SAYFC enjoyed a thriving weekend between November 10 – 12, as they held the annual Agri & Rural Affairs Conference at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston. It was not a weekend to be missed, with the focus of Sustainability, the schedule including farm tours, panels and breakout sessions.
