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2019 Q&A: Tim Bailey on agriculture

Chief executive of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society

Agri co-ops respond to the eco challenges of the 21st century

'There are several initiatives being developed and scoped that can play a significant role in helping…

Aberdeen students win SAOS Co-op Case Study competition with local co-op shop idea

Katie Insch and Kirsten Glen impressed SAOS with their business plan for a producers’ store in…

Scottish farm co-ops’ next gen award split between two winners

Judges at the SAOS Conference said they could not choose between John Taylor and Peter Duthie…

Innovation and collaboration are key to growth, Scottish farm co-ops told

From building diverse boards to new products such as Guinness burgers and broccoli crisps: Ideas on…

Scottish agri-food sector warns about ‘catastrophic impact’ of no deal Brexit

'The cost to our industry would be at least £2bn in lost sales annually ... on…

Tim Bailey named as new chief executive of SAOS

Mr Bailey will take over from James Graham, who is retiring after 21 years with the…

SAOS invites nominations for Next Generation Award

The SAOS Next Generation Award aims to celebrate young people who have shown leadership, vision and…

Labour amendment to Agricultural Bill would promote co-op model after Brexit

MPs want to provide grant and loan funding to co-operatives, to help ensure the long-term viability…

SAOS looks for new CEO as James Graham steps down

'After a challenging, but rewarding, 20 years, it’s time for someone else to take lead responsibility…

Scottish farming co-ops body SAOS appoints new chair and vice chair

Mark Clark and John Hutcheson have been welcomed into the new roles

Data and new challenges for co-op governance: A view from the agri sector

Co-op News speaks to Bob Yuill, deputy chief executive of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society