Agri-Business
Scottish farmers 'let down' by 2024/25 budget - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that Scottish farmers have been “let down” by the government’s proposed...
NFU Scotland
Agri-Business
NFUS urges farmers to participate in business intentions survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging farmers and crofters to participate in its 2024 business intentions survey....
Agri-Business
Applications open for National Women in Agriculture Awards
Applications are now open for the National Women in Agriculture (WiA) Awards, which are intended to celebrate and reward female...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for £61 million through direct support top-ups
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has written to the deputy first minister to call for £61 million of...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions call for support for farmers ahead of COP28
UK farming unions have issued a joint statement calling for support for farmers to facilitate sustainable agriculture ahead of COP28....
Agri-Business
NFUS to host webinar on Scottish agriculture bill
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is set to host a webinar on the Scottish government’s Agriculture and Rural...
Agri-Business
NFUS next generation webinar to focus on succession planning
The Scottish branch of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU Scotland) will host a webinar on succession planning on November 1,...
Agri Politics
Nominations open for vice president of NFU Scotland
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) is now taking nominations for the position of vice president. Members of...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland autumn conference to focus on sustainable farming future
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its autumn conference will focus on securing a profitable and...
Government
'Key concern' over national parks is that farming will not be a priority - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its key concerns around the creation of any new national...
Arable
Survey reveals mixed picture of Scotland's 2023 harvest
The mixed weather this year has caused a wide variation in harvest yield and quality around Scotland. The National Farmers’...
Government
'Lax approach' to border controls may have ASF consequences - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has asked the UK government to consider the consequences that its “lax approach”...
Arable
Calls for Scottish horticulture sector to review seasonal worker scheme
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has urged those in the horticultural sector to take part in its seasonal worker...
Environment
Scotland: New chair appointed to plant protection initiative
A new chair has been appointed of a Voluntary Initiative (VI) in Scotland that promotes the responsible use of plant...
Agri-Business
'Damaging' Australia and New Zealand free trade deals go live
The UK government’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with both Australia and New Zealand are now in effect from today (Wednesday,...
Agri-Business
Government must build on Farm to Fork announcements - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that the UK government must build on the announcements made by Prime Minister...
Rural Life
Angus amps up efforts to tackle rural crime
Police in Angus, Scotland, are working alongside a range of partners to tackle crime in rural communities and enhance crime...
Agri-Business
NFUS appoints new chief executive
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed John Davidson at its new chief executive. Davidson is the union’s...
