Editor's Weekly Roundup: Calls for focus on how extensive sheep production will be supported in the future

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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.

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Chair of NFU Scotland’s Less Favoured Areas committee Peter Kennedy

Calls for focus on how extensive sheep production will be supported in the future

NFU Scotland's Less Favoured Areas Committee advocates for extensive grazing.

Sarah Millar, the chief executive of QMS, has been crowned the Trade Organisation Woman of the Year at the inaugural National Women in Agriculture Awards at the House of Commons on May 9.The prestigious accolade recognises her exceptional contributions

Sarah Millar wins Woman of the Year Award

QMS Chief Sarah Millar wins Trade Organisation Woman of the Year.

Christian Nissen of Highland Game says venison sector complements agriculture not competes with it

Scottish Government urged to support venison as a low-carbon product

A leading venison producer calls for government support, highlighting venison's high sustainability levels.

Chief executive of the National Sheep Association (NSA) Phil Stocker

Morrison supermarket backtrack on commitment to British lamb slammed by industry

Morrisons faces backlash after reneging on British lamb commitment.

Hunt to recognise Diversified Farm of the Year gets underway

The search for Scotland's Diversified Farm of the Year commences.

The Limousin Cattle Society is in disaray

Confusion reigns at Limousin Cattle Society amid calls for EGM

Confusion within British Limousin Cattle Society prompts calls for special meeting.

Scotland's Chief Vet says BSE case should not impact meat exports

BSE case should not impact meat exports says Scotland's chief veterinary officer

Scotland's CVO reassures BSE case won't affect international meat trade.

The Hamilton family will host the event at Aikengall

Countdown is on to National Sheep Association’s Scotsheep event next month

Farmers will gather at National Sheep Association’s Scotsheep event on Wednesday, June 5.

DNA testing animals allows for genetic evaluation

Defra legislation means double muscled animals can be omitted from herd book

A Defra ruling on Herd Books shakes up pedigree cattle breeding.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks in the garden of 10 Downing Street, London, as he hosts the second Farm to Fork summit, for members of the farming and food industries

The key measures from the 2024 Farm to Fork summit

Several new measures to support British farmers and growers were announced at the Farm to Fork summit on Tuesday.

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