Whichever party is in power in ten years time, they will be crippled by the harm diet is doing to our health. The current political inactivity is grotesque and irresponsible. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

A few thoughts about birds in the Scottish Farmer. ⁦Merlin Bird ID⁩ could be a useful measurement tool for farmers? A pair of meadow pipits makes it 57 varieties, a full Heinz.

The legend that is Nick Ray just popped in to say hello when I gave him a wave at Carnoustie. Going like a train through the surf with the wind at his back. Go well Nick, lovely to meet you!

#Farm24 AVA Berries

Scotland's fruit growers face "full-blown crisis" ... "and not enough people are listening": that was the message from Angus Soft Fruits and Ringlink Scotland's James Porter James Porter in this OnFARM #podcast. pod.fo/e/1561c6 #Farm24

"Your grief is my grief." A powerful image as First Minister Humza Yousaf took time to speak with, and comfort, the mother and family of Glasgow born Bernard Cowan who was killed this weekend in Israel.

The Tyranny of History: in Israel and Palestine, despair is all that's left. open.substack.com/pub/alexmassie…

Click this link to sign the petition "Reform the Grocery Supply Code of Practice to better protect farmers" petition.parliament.uk/signatures/139…

Ringlink News...Join us at this year's AGM, Wed 6th December. In person or zoom mailchi.mp/655f8c080e5e/r…

Happy St. Andrew's Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇦 З Андрієм! #StAndrewsDay

We’ve written to the First Minister setting out our significant concerns about the withdrawal of vital agriculture funding and in the way this matter is being handled. We want to work constructively with all Govs but this is an important point of principle that needs addressed 👇

Just 1 day to go until our Winter Meeting! Come along and hear from our 3 speakers who are covering the pre-apprenticeship, modern apprenticeship and new funding available to upskill yourself or your workforce. Refreshments & buffet will be provided.

Fellow farmers - if you are considering xmas donations, here is a very worthwhile cause for two brave and special special people who farm in the Borders. Fiona Tweedie, who's fundraising for The Brain Tumour Charity on JustGiving. Donate now justgiving.com/page/fiona-twe…

It’s now been nearly 6 months since joining NFU Scotland - what a brilliant, exciting, and humbling experience. I’ve now had the chance to observe and reflect, but now going to start being much more vocal and visible on social media. Here’s a short 🧵on my time so far and why…

In partnership with SRUC, we are hosting a winter meeting on Thursday 11th January at Craibstone, Aberdeen, 6.30pm-8pm. At this Upskilling event you will first-hand from our great speakers on the value of apprenticeships, training and new funding. Hope you can join us!

Is the UK Food Supply Chain Broken? buzzsprout.com/2289878/141522…

As Russia's war in #Ukraine is due to enter its third year next week our pledge to keep delivering humanitarian aid to the people of #Ukraine till peace is restored continues. We would love it if you will too. Stay connected with all we want to share with you at #PickupsForPeace

Very pleased to share the first of several #LevelTheField guides, providing support to farm businesses to help make agriculture more equitable & inviting for women. This guide looks at why women are good for farm business & how to hire more of them 👇🏼 stmaaprodfwsite.blob.core.windows.net/assets/sites/1….

I’m horrified to see that Kyiv’s children’s hospital has been hit in this morning’s barbaric attack by Russia on cities in Ukraine. My thoughts are with all who have lost loved ones today. The UK is stepping up its support to Ukraine to confront Russia’s appalling aggression.

Attacking innocent children. The most depraved of actions. We stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression - our support won’t falter.