James Porter

James Porter grows strawberries, blueberries, potatoes, and other arable crops at East Scryne on the Angus coast. He is a member of Angus Growers, supplying soft fruit through Angus Soft Fruits to retailers throughout the UK. He is also Chair of Ringlink, the largest machinery ring in the UK. He was previously chair of the NFUS Horticulture committee.

James Porter grows strawberries, blueberries, potatoes, and other arable crops at East Scryne on the Angus coast. He is a member of Angus Growers, supplying soft fruit through Angus Soft Fruits to retailers throughout the UK. He is also Chair of Ringlink, the largest machinery ring in the UK. He was previously chair of the NFUS Horticulture committee.

Latest articles from James Porter

Saying goodbye to our moo-ving friends

James Porter Farm View : End of an era as the cows leave James Porter's farm
At Scryne, an era ends with the passing of Scruffy, the beloved Jack Russell, who brought joy with her mischievous antics and affectionate nature.

Farmers unite! Strength in numbers against individual challenges Ref:RH19617389

James Porter Farm View - Farmers need to stick together or be picked off one by one
NFUS AGM shifts focus from Scottish agricultural politics to supply chain issues

Empowering the upcoming generation with success-driven skills

James Porter Farm View: Giving the next generation the skills to succeed
At Ringlink, Laurencekirk, farming mentors and SRUC ladies inspire pre-apprenticeship prospects

Electorate's voice deserves attention from political parties

James Porter Farm View – Political parties need to listen to their electorate
The call for attentive consideration begins with the recent Lords report on Horticulture, which offers a profound analysis of the sector.

James Porter - A fresh willingness among farmers to collaborate in order to resist the pressures of consolidation.

James Porter A newfound desire amongst farmers to work together to resist being squeezed
The Scottish government plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Scottish agriculture, with its annual report serving as a crucial document in this regard.

Harvest is a very mixed bag this year.

James Porter Farmer's View: Juggling the jobs of the summer
Busy harvest days continue as rain interrupts wheat combining; mixed outcomes.

James Porter Farm View: Investing in the future workforce is important for Ringlink
NFUS's new chief exec, John Davidson, was initially met during his time at Scotland Food and Drink on a study trip to Holland in 2018.

James Porter, checking the crop of Malling Centenary strawberries Ref:RH19617394

James Porter Farmer's View: Flora and fauna in the lap(wing) of the Gods!
'The narrative that farmland birds and insects are in irreversible decline is not something I recognise on the ground'

James Porter, checking the crop of Malling Centenary strawberries Ref:RH19617394

James Porter Farmer's View: What now after SNP's 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'
Elon Musk’s Starship – the most powerful rocket in history – had a spectacular take off last week to the edge of space, before undergoing what was memorably described by SpaceX as 'a rapid unscheduled disassembly'.

James Porter, East Scryne with his Blue grey cows with their Charolais calves Ref:RH19617387

James Porter Farmer's View: We can see renewables – but they remain out of reach
Hold the front page! Mixed farming is the only long-established sustainable farming method on arable land.