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Joint industry letter highlights current recruitment CRISIS! samw.org.uk/2021/08/27/rec…

SAMW President highlights long term labour challenges for Scotland’s red meat industry - samw.org.uk/2021/09/30/lab…

Three new funding competitions are launching soon for farmers, businesses and research organisations who want to help increase productivity and environmental sustainability in the agricultural and horticultural sectors in England. Find out more here: bit.ly/3odTLeB

The red meat industry here in Scotland is one of the most sustainable in the world. Share this video with your followers to showcase the eco benefits of choosing to #makeitscotch and buying blue label Scotch Lamb PGI, Scotch Beef PGI & Specially Selected Pork with #fieldcred

QMS has joined forces with @TheAHDB and @HybuCigCymru to create a new myth-busting toolkit in the run-up to COP26, designed to empower farmers to kick-start positive conversations around red meat. Find out more and download the toolkit here: qmscotland.co.uk/news/giving-fa…

Nick Allen spoke to @BBCWorldatOne earlier this week to update listeners on the unfolding Co2 crisis and explain what the 3 week reprieve negotiated by Government means for meat processors. Also on the on-going labour shortage Listen from 10:28 mins bbc.in/3EMEkjA

Congrats Ian Bentley & Scott Jarron on @qmscotland Board appointments - will strengthen knowledge of wider industry & supply chains + commercial focus gov.scot/publications/p…

BBC Scotland's 'The Seven' explores CO2 issue with informed input from Andy McGowan - 4.45 mins in - bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

**** ALERT **** We may be heading for an impending Co2 crisis. The owner of two North of England fertiliser plants has just announced they will be suspending production INDEFINITELY due to high gas prices. The same plants caused the 2018 Co2 supply crisis on.ft.com/3kfd1WV

MAKE AN IMPACT. Help reduce food miles- buy local, buy British. 🇬🇧 #WeEatBalanced

Looking out for the blue Scotch label is the best way to ensure that you're buying meat with Field Cred, raised and processed to the highest standards. Share this video help your followers understand the meaning behind the Scotch label and why it's so important to #makeitscotch

Listen to Nick Allen's interview on @BBCFarmingToday He talks about labour shortages in the meat industry, what Government needs to do to help us through the short term crisis, and also sheds some light on how the backlog of pigs on farms has unfolded. bbc.in/3hCD3RZ

Delighted to hear that 220 schools have already signed up to @TheRHET #yearofbeef campaign 🥳 Fantastic news & hopefully we can continue to get these free learning resources out to more teachers 👇! thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/19550242.… @The_RHASS @NFUStweets @qmscotland @SRUC @SAMW_meat

This year, we are involved in a project to help raise £20,000 to support the worthy cause of The Prince's Trust! We will give 50p for each pack of Extra Trimmed Beef Rib Trim we sell! Shop here today: donaldrussell.com/beef-rib-trim.… Find out more: donaldrussell.com/princes-trust

Is our Government secretly happy to see our domestic food production diminished and replaced with a reliance on imported food? Nick Allen was interviewed about this prospect and you can read his comments here: bit.ly/3En8FFg

More grace period for EU exporters sending goods to the UK. Requirements for Export Health Certificates, pre-notification, physical checks and safety/security declarations all pushed back to 2022. Here are the details from @DavidGHFrost bit.ly/3zalGOH

Great visit to a beef finisher today with politicians from all parties - helping to explain the great environmental credentials of #ScotchBeef ahead of COP26

DOUBLE WIN AT MEAT MANAGEMENT AWARDS 🏆 Dunbia was delighted to accept the awards for ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ and winner of ‘Britain’s Best Burger’, at this year’s @MeatManagement Industry Awards. Read more here: bit.ly/3E2M2FV Congratulations to all involved!

Adam's latest article describes the reasons behind this supply chain crisis and serves to highligt the fact that Government can't simply keep blanking industry and refusing to act to help. bit.ly/3njeRIe @ukhomeoffice

Sacre bleu! French border controls get even tighter. A word of warning to any firms who ship into France. We’re hearing reports of border control officials enforcing the new rules to the absolute letter. Read this (short) description of the latest example bit.ly/3nlL3L8

Our Dunbia / Dawn Meats Agriculture Team and friends are embarking on a fun-filled team charity challenge in aid of: ✅Ronald McDonald House Charities ✅United Kingdom, Swansea Bay Hospital Unit ✅The Farming Community Network Please donate here: bit.ly/3nn673X