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Don’t underestimate the planning that has saved our bacon

22nd May 2020

Scotland’s pork industry remains robust despite Covid-19 challenges, according to pig farmer and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Board Member, Philip Sleigh, from Old Meldrum in Aberdeenshire.

Consumers Encouraged to Fire Up the Barbie for National BBQ Week

22nd May 2020

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is celebrating National Barbecue Week (25-31 May) by encouraging consumers to fire up their barbecues and cook up some Scotch-inspired dishes with their families.

New Brands Development Manager Joins QMS

19th May 2020

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the public body which works to promote, protect, develop and support the Scottish red meat industry, has appointed Gordon Newlands as its new Brands Development Manager.

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the public body which works to promote, protect, develop and support the Scottish red meat industry, has appointed Gordon Newlands as its new Brands Development Manager.

Scottish Breeders Feature Highly in RamCompare Results

18th May 2020

The RamCompare project has released its fourth-year results which spanned the 2019 breeding season.

Tighter Prime Cattle Numbers and More Balanced Consumer Demand Supporting Farmgate Price

15th May 2020

April slaughter statistics show that Scottish abattoirs, on average, processed 15% fewer cattle per week than during March, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).

Update from our Chair, Kate Rowell

15th May 2020

The loss of Scotland’s agricultural shows this year is a huge blow to the farming sector and has left many of the smaller events concerned about the future, says Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Chair, Kate Rowell.

Grass utilisation allowing higher stocking rates at Poldean

15th May 2020

Alisdair and Emma Davidson farm 850 hectares (ha), at Poldean near Moffat.

Improved Cattle Handling System Improves Efficiencies and Safety at Girtridge

12th May 2020

On average, two workers are killed and over 100 injured every year by cattle. Therefore, cattle handling, particularly in confined spaces, is amongst the highest risk livestock tasks.

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