Sheep
SUSSS scheme opens for applications
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS),...
NFU Scotland
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for clarity on Scottish agricultural policies
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has expressed deep disappointment that greater detail on future agricultural policy options is still...
Government
NFU Scotland urges members to share electricity details
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is urging its members to take part in a short survey, before September 7,...
Rural Life
Unsung Hero award presented by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Patrick Sleigh at a reception...
Agri Politics
Charolais farmer joins NFU Scotland policy team
Charolais farmer Lucy McGillivray has joined the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland to lead on issues around labour, employment, education,...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland to take policy show online
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is inviting those who were unable to take part in the Union’s roadshow tour...
Agri Politics
Calls for Scottish gov to bring forward support payments
A number of agricultural and rural organisations in Scotland have written, signed and sent a letter to government, calling for...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland hits the road to discuss future agricultural policy
NFU Scotland are on the road with a series of 12 events to discuss future agricultural policy in Scotland. The...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland's 12 roadshows kick-off this month
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland will be bringing a series of events of the road this May and June....
Other
NFU Scotland appoints new manager for Argyll and the Islands
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has appointed Lauren Worrell as the new regional manager for Argyll and the Islands....
Pig/Poultry
Standard Pig Price must break £2/kg soon - NFU Scotland
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has said that in order to preserve the pig industry, the standard pig price...
Pig/Poultry
Pig Hardship Scheme opens for Scottish farmers
The extended Pig Hardship Scheme for Scottish farmers impacted by the temporary closure of Brechin abattoir last year due to...
Rural Life
Tiree woman takes prestigious Argyll & The Islands award
Susan Lamont from Tiree is this year’s recipient of the Stalwart award, presented annually by NFU Scotland’s Argyll & the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland welcomes LFASS payments
NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that more than 9,000 eligible farmers and crofters in some of Scotland’s most remote...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland recruits new national operations manager
James Buchanan joined NFU Scotland this week, taking on the newly created role of national operations manager. He will be...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland expands its policy team
Lisa Hislop joined NFU Scotland this week, taking on the newly created role of policy assistant. She will work across...
Rural Life
Scotland: Campaign to highlight consequences of dog attacks launched
The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) has today, January 11, launched a campaign to educate dog owners about the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland moves 2022 AGM online
NFU Scotland has taken the difficult decision to move its 2022 AGM and conference, scheduled for early February, to an...
