Beef
Scottish suckler beef scheme payments 'ahead of schedule'
Payments for beef farmers under the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) will be a month ahead of schedule, according...
NFU Scotland
Pig/Poultry
NFUS: Finishing pigs in England 'a lost opportunity' for Scotland
Moving pigs from Scotland to England for finishing is “a lost opportunity for the Scottish industry”, according to the National...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm income up 20% on 2017 - but 'vulnerability remains'
The average farm income in Scotland rose by almost 20% in 2018 compared to 2017, according to figures released by...
Agri-Business
Loss of Chlorothalonil could hit barley and wheat yields by as much as 10%
Reports that the European Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) has voted against renewing the approval of...
Agri-Business
Lamb makes it on to the menu in Tay schools
Scotch Lamb will now appear on school menus in Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross following a successful pilot, backed...
Agri-Business
Scottish farms already facing seasonal labour shortages of up to 15%
Many Scottish farms and agri-food businesses are already facing seasonal labour shortages of up to 15% raising fears that stricter...
Beef
Beef efficiency scheme errors frustrate farmers
Dozens of farmers and crofters taking part in Scotland’s Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) have been left frustrated by errors in...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland announces additional family membership
Partners and children of NFU Scotland members can now be added – at no cost – to farming or crofting...
Dairy
Funding change for the Scottish Dairy Hub to take effect in 2019
From February 4, 2019, NFU Scotland will replace AHDB as one of the funders of the country’s Dairy Hub, with...
Beef
Prices offer mixed picture for Scots livestock producers this Christmas
Scottish livestock farmers and crofters are facing mixed fortunes of farmgate prices as consumers prepare for the festive season. The...
Dairy
UK farming unions urge dairy farmers to speak up for fair contract terms
Four UK farming unions are urging all dairy farmers to make their voices heard and speak up for a more effective and...
Agri Politics
NFUS calls on Westminster and Holyrood to end spat and resolve differences
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called on London and Edinburgh to “work constructively” and end the differences over...
Agri-Business
New 'hub' to encourage farmers to start up joint ventures
A new ‘hub’ is set to be launched next week to allow farmers to set up a connection to go...
Agri-Business
EU should trump US in post-Brexit trade deals - union warns
Free trade agreements with Australia, New Zealand and the US present few opportunities but have the potential to undermine production...
Sheep
Flock of pedigree lambs attacked in Angus
An Angus farmer has suffered a significant loss to his flock of pedigree Beltex ewe lambs following a devastating dog...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland appoints new regional director
The National Farmers Union, Scotland, has appointed Teresa Dougall as their first director of regions. The newly-created post has been...
Sheep
Union figures show minimal use of dog control powers in Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for council officials to make better use of Dog Control Notices (DCNs). The...
Schemes
BPS payment exchange rate set for 2018
The euro exchange rate for calculating Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2018 payments has been set, the Department for Environment, Food...
