Government
Seasonal Worker news a 'big disappointment' - NFU Scotland
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has said it is disappointed in today’s (December 24) news that the Seasonal Worker visa...
NFU Scotland
Agri Politics
Farming orgs react to UK-Australia free trade deal
UK farming organisations have responded to the news that the UK-Australia deal has been signed by both governments, and the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland meets with Secretary Gougeon to discuss woodland integration
NFU Scotland has stated that it remains fully supportive of the integration of woodlands into farm businesses, recognising the multiple...
World News
NFU Scotland calls for immediate halt to pork imports
The National Famers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK government calling for immediate action to stop imports of...
EU
Farming unions highlight need for EU-UK relationship
Four UK farming unions have today (Friday, December 3) highlighted the importance of building a new relationship with the EU...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland's 'unprecedented' response to gov consultation
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has said it has received an ‘unprecedented level of response’ from its farmers and crofters...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland to host event on farm management
NFU Scotland and its North East region is holding an event on November 17 to help farmers, and those keen...
Dairy
Supply chain must deliver farmgate milk price lift to deliver confidence - NFU Scotland
At a time when milk volumes are reducing and on farm costs rising, National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s milk committee...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland appoints new rural business policy advisor
Rhianna Montgomery has joined National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland, taking on the role of rural business policy advisor. Her role...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland launches #FarmingForTheFuture campaign
As attention turns towards COP26, the UN’s annual climate summit which this year is being hosted in Glasgow between November...
Rural Life
Women in Ag course ‘Be Your Best Self’ to begin in October
The Scottish Government has announced plans to fund a series of training courses – titled ‘Be Your Best Self’ –...
Arable
NFU Scotland launches 2021 harvest survey
The signs are showing that this year’s harvest has been a good one, but the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland...
Rural Life
RSABI launches new multi-lingual helpline to support migrant workers
Scotland’s rural charity, RSABI, has launched a new multi-lingual helpline to improve its accessibility to seasonal migrant workers. The charity, which...
Arable
Industry committed to re-establishing Scotland's seed potato trade with Europe
Industry leaders have said they will push to reinstate Scotland’s valuable seed potato trade with Europe at the opening of...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland appoints new policy manager for livestock and LFA
Hannah Baker joined National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland last week, taking on the role of policy manager for Livestock and...
Agri-Business
Extreme weather conditions sees farmers facing a challenging summer
Scotland’s farmers and crofters are facing a challenging summer as a period of extreme dry weather looks set to be...
Agri-Business
Union urges Red Tractor to ensure changes are 'properly communicated'
The significant changes to Red Tractor assurance scheme standards announced this week need to be properly communicated to farmers, NFU...
Agri-Business
Farm plastic collection days to take place at Scottish marts this July
Farmers in the Borders and Ayrshire can make use of farm plastic collections days organised at local marts this month....
