Defra recently announce a gradual transition to yellow-legged hornet as the common name for this damaging non-native invasive insect. The newer name is intended to better differentiate between these and over 20 other species of Asian hornets by using its most distinctive feature.

Check out our article with the BBC. PCN Action Scotland have also featured on Reporting Scotland and BBC Radio 4 last week! 🥔🎥 We would like to thank the Scottish Government for funding this research. For more information on the project: pcnhub.ac.uk/news/pcn-actio…

It’s #AsianHornetWeek! There’ve been 47 confirmed sightings of Yellow-legged/Asian hornets in the UK so far this year. These pests are predators of #HoneyBees & cause significant losses to bee colonies. Read how APHA & the BBKA are tackling the problem: bbka.org.uk/Handlers/Downl…

Join Scotland's Farm Advisory Service in Angus on September 24 for a free workshop on conducting a biodiversity audit on the farm and learn about NatureScot’s development of the Farm Biodiversity Scotland App. Reserve a spot here: orlo.uk/bLL0L

The September edition of Agribusiness News is available to read now. As well as the usual articles we also have a sector focus on pigs and Brazil's agricultural sector plus grazing winter cereals and the suckler beef support scheme. fas.scot/publication/ag…

Economic costs of invasive non-native species in Britain are estimated to be £1.84 billion per year. Bees and other pollinators contribute more than £500 million a year to the UK. Yellow-legged Asian hornet nest destruction in France was at €23 million between 2006 and 2015.

The water scarcity situation has improved slightly in some north eastern catchments. The Wick, Helmsdale, and the Dee in Aberdeenshire have now recovered to Normal Conditions. Despite some recent rainfall, the Firth of Tay remains at Alert, and other eastern catchments remain at

Book our next free Integrating Trees Network (ITN) event exploring how trees can benefit your farm. We will also be joined by Scottish Forestry to discuss funding opportunities and first steps toward woodland creation. Book ➡️ tinyurl.com/e87s5pm4

In the latest #CropChronicles podcast, we explore the incredible history of #alfalfa—the ancient crop that revolutionized agriculture! Discover how this resilient plant shaped farming and continues to sustain livestock today. 🎧 Tune in to listen ➡️ buff.ly/3MzORDN

Your feedback helps make sure our support works for all farmers and crofters. We are looking to hear from people who find it difficult to use online services. If you know someone with relevant experience, please encourage them to take part. More ➡️ ruralpayments.org/news-events/ta…

Even during soggy summers, we forecast and monitor water resources in Scotland. While "water scarcity" may sound like we're asking you to limit your personal water use, our reports are to help businesses and abstractors plan ahead. Find out more at sepa.org.uk/water-scarcity.

Reserve your place now for tomorrow night's Macaulay Lecture by Professor Gretchen C. Daily on “valuing nature for transformation”. Macaulay Development Trust James Hutton Institute eventbrite.co.uk/e/45th-tb-maca… #NatureCapital

The Scottish Government #HoneyBee Health Team has told us that they’ll now refer to Asian hornet, Vespa velutina nigrithorax, as the `yellow-legged hornet, also known as Asian hornet’, & they’ve produced a newsletter to raise awareness & encourage extra vigilance scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/resources/news/

Interested in growing organic vegetable crops on your smallholding or croft? Join our upcoming webinars on the practical growing of organic horticultural produce & the certification, marketing and selling organic produce. Scottish Crofting Federation Crofting Commission fas.scot/events/event/s…

The yellow-legged hornet, also known in the UK as the Asian hornet, is a non-native invasive species which has spread across mainland Europe and has an appetite honey bees. Find out what to do if you spot one ➡️ tinyurl.com/2s4ca77f

James Price James Price presents the PCN Action Scotland project, the largest #planthealth project ever funded through Scottish Government SASA Potatoes are worth £4.5BILLION to UK economy!

Want to know more about biodiversity audits which will be a requirement for farms in 2025? Join our Angus workshop on the 24th September to find out what is required.NatureScot Nature Friendly Farming Network Soil Association Scotland Pasture For Life National Farmers' Union Celine Delabre Just A Farmer fas.scot/events/event/c…

It is great to see multiple members of PCN Action Scotland presenting at the 6th Symposium of PCN Management hosted by AAB Harper Adams University #PCNSYM6 Pictured: Jon Pickup from SASA discussing PCN Policy. For more info - tinyurl.com/3r4htxmv

World-renowned #environmental scientist Professor Gretchen C. Daily laid out her vision for a world at one with #nature at the 45th annual TB Macaulay lecture Macaulay Development Trust. More: bit.ly/3XuY45A 📺 Watch the lecture here: bit.ly/4gklpzk

Want to catch up with the latest in Scottish rural business on the go? The September edition of Agribusiness News Audio is out now! Listen here or find the podcast on your usual podcast provider. 🎧 fas.scot/publication/ag…