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Opinion: It’s not how we collect data – it’s how we use it.

3rd February 2021

It’s not how we collect data – it’s how we use it.

By Beth Alexander, Cattle and Sheep Specialist with Quality Meat Scotland

Statement on the passing of former Quality Meat Scotland Chair Donald Biggar

2nd February 2021

Statement on the passing of former Quality Meat Scotland Chair Donald Biggar

 

Retail price movements trail farmgate price movement

29th January 2021

According to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), recent updates from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and various shelf-watch exercises show that many cuts of beef are retailing at lower prices than this time last year. 

Farmers reminded that livestock cleanliness can benefit their bottom-line

28th January 2021

With the recent cold and wet weather, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) calls on producers to ensure that livestock presented for slaughter are in a clean and dry condition to ensure maximum financial returns for their business.

TV Advert Promoting Scottish Red Meat Set to Reach 1.4million

22nd January 2021
Joyce Campbell

Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI hit TV screens across Scotland as part of Quality Meat Scotland’s January campaign.

Lockdown a ‘Stirling’ success for two family farms

21st January 2021

avTwo family farms in Stirlingshire are celebrating a rise in sales boosted by local shoppers over lockdown.Two family farms in Stirlingshire are celebrating a rise in sales boosted by local shoppers over lockdown.Two family farms in Stirlingshire are celebrating a rise in sales boosted by local shoppers over lockdown.

QMS calls on farmers to be extra vigilant with Covid compliance on farm

15th January 2021

In light of the continuing coronavirus restrictions, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) reminds members that they are required to comply with new COVID-19  business and health and safety measures set by Scottish Government and regulated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Farmgate prices remain strong despite Brexit border concerns

15th January 2021

The Brexit agreement for tariff and quota-free trade between the UK and Europe was agreed on Christmas Eve. It removed important risks to the livestock market and with the reassurance it brings, farmgate prices - so far - remain strong. However, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), those trading with Europe must come to terms with the new non-tariff conditions of export, including aspects of detail, like Export Health Certificates and pre-notification of movements. 

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