Tributes paid to well known Dumfries and Galloway farmer Donald Biggar
Mr Biggar was a stalwart of the native British beef breeds and received the OBE for services to the livestock industry
Donald Biggar.
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Tributes paid to farming stalwart Donald Biggar
2 February 2021 |
Donald Biggar was a great stalwart of native British beef breeds (Photo: Aberdeen Angus Society)
Farmers and industry groups have paid their tributes following the sudden loss of farming stalwart Donald Biggar, aged 68.
Mr Biggar, of the renowned Chapelton herd, passed away at his home, Chapelton Farm near Castle Douglas, on Saturday (30 January).
Described as a great stalwart of native British beef breeds, he was Chair of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) from 2005 to 2011.
QMS said he achieved outcomes that paved the way for a sustainable and profitable Scottish red meat industry.
The body said he was dedicated to ensuring that all aspects of the supply chain could move forward with confidence.