Scottish Government announces agri measures post climate target …
网页2024年4月18日 · In a statement at Holyrood, energy secretary Mairi McAllan conceded the targets were out of reach, but said the Scottish Government 'must now act to chart a course to 2045 at a pace and scale that is feasible, fair and just'.. She described the U turn as a ‘minor legislative amendment’. The widely-predicted climbdown comes after a damning …
Scottish Government unveils new policies impacting agriculture
网页2024年4月19日 · The Scottish Government’s suite of new policies have been announced at Holyrood in full. Tier 2 of the agriculture future support framework will be important for delivering outcomes for climate and nature. Following the First Minister’s announcement in February that the funding for Tiers 1 and 2 will constitute at least 70% of the overall ...
Value of Scottish potato industry more than just ‘small potatoes’
网页2024年4月27日 · The farm gate production of potatoes in Scotland – including seed and ware potatoes – had a value of around £245m between 2018-2020. This represented 6% of Scottish agricultural output and 22% of UK potato production. While the UK is now importing more potato products - including processed products - than it is exporting, it is still a net ...
Farming and carbon reduction: Challenges and solutions
网页2023年9月15日 · This is an extraordinary figure and demonstrates the potential for farmers to make a significant contribution to our ability to remove carbon from the atmosphere while improving soil health at the same time. Methane is the most significant greenhouse gas produced on ruminant livestock farms, typically forming around 50% of total farm emissions.
Report urges Scotland to lead sustainable farming revolution
网页2023年12月1日 · A newly published report is calling for a major shift in farming policy for Scotland to become a leader in sustainable and regenerative food production and address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic uncertainties. Titled: "The Potential for Nature-based Solutions in Scottish Agriculture", commissioned by the ...
Scotland slashed agriculture emissions by 11.9% since 1990
网页2024年6月21日 · Scotland’s agriculture emissions fell by 11.9%, equivalent to one million tonne of carbon dioxide (1.0 MtCO2e), between 1990 and 2022. The agriculture emissions figure featured in the Scottish Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Statistics 2022 published on Tuesday, June 18. Between 1990 and 2022, there was a 50.1% reduction in estimated …
ScotGov reports' shape the future of Scottish farming'
网页2023年9月2日 · The Scottish Government has published a raft of new research which it says will help to help develop a unique approach to Scottish agricultural policy. The move comes in the face of repeated criticism the pace of agri policy development is too slow and causing uncertainty in the sector. Twelve reports have been produced that explore some of the ...
Potatoes industry sector faces an uncertain future
网页2023年8月19日 · Patrick Hughes. ENSURING a strong, united producer voice is essential to maintaining the future viability of Scotland’s world-renowned seed potato industry. And with only 186 registered seed growers in the country, without co-ordinated and collaborative action, the sector faces an uncertain future. Outlining the conclusion’s of the recently ...
Market reports show a solid potato market in the UK
网页2023年8月14日 · The overall potato market is looking solid heading toward Scotland’s lifting season according to commentators in the sector. Last year the sector appeared to be left behind when other commodities shot up in value following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Scottish Co-op marks 20 years with dairy game changer
网页2023年9月16日 · Scottish Organic Milk Producers co-operative is celebrating 20 years of collaboration this September with the launch of a new project that’s set to benefit organic dairy farmers across Scotland. The ‘Scottish Organic Dairy Goals’ project formalises and simplifies benchmarking, data capture and knowledge sharing between farmers to inform ...