Rural Life
NFU Scotland calls for Covid-19 compliance from farmers and crofters
With Covid-19 cases rising as fast as at any time during this pandemic, farmers and crofters need to be more...
NFU Scotland
Rural Life
NFU Scotland to host webinar on the future of Craibstone campus
NFU Scotland is encouraging its members from across Scotland to take part in a webinar on Thursday, January 14, to...
Environment
NFU Scotland urges members to take part in badger survey
Farmers and crofters across the country are being urged by NFU Scotland to support survey work to monitor badger populations...
Agri Politics
'No assurances' provided about funding commitments post-Brexit
The absence of any future funding commitments from the UK and Scottish governments beyond 2022 is eroding certainty and confidence...
Agri-Business
Safe transport 'central to the livestock industry'
Given the vital role that transport plays in Scotland’s livestock industry, NFU Scotland (NFUS) is to direct significant time and...
Agri Politics
Martin Kennedy to stand unchallenged for NFU Scotland presidency
Highland Perthshire farmer Martin Kennedy will stand unchallenged for the position of president of NFU Scotland at the union’s annual...
Arable
'A new year and a new era for the crop sector' - NFU Scotland
The ability to vary from EU regulations presents a new year and a new era for Scotland’s crop sector, according...
Beef
Farmers reminded to apply for SSBSS as deadline approaches
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
Sheep
Scottish farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded to complete their December agricultural survey form, including the annual sheep and...
Agri Politics
'We need fresh options that would see greater engagement from all sectors' - NFUS
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has responded positively to many of the elements included in the Scottish government’s updated Climate Change Plan...
Agri Politics
Northern Isles food producers meet with Eustice and Gove to discuss Brexit
Following a meeting chaired by Michael Gove, with George Eustice and Northern Isles food producers on the upcoming end to...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland calls for clear commitment to Scottish agriculture in spending review
NFU Scotland is looking to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to show a clear commitment to supporting Scottish agriculture...
Agri Politics
Farming unions unite to call for funding reassurances
“Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish farmers and their respective rural economies must not be the losers from a battle over...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland welcomes £5 million recovery fund for food and drink
NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that the food and drink sector is to receive £5 million from the Scottish...
Rural Life
School milk is to remain on the menu for Scottish schoolchildren
School milk is to remain on the menu for Scottish schoolchildren following NFU Scotland raising concerns about future support for...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland launches broadband connectivity survey
NFU Scotland is asking its members to fill out its inaugural connectivity survey, to help lobby for improved mobile and...
Agri Politics
Eustice must provide 'urgent clarity' over tariffs comment - NFU Scotland
Comments made by George Eustice on the BBC regarding tariffs have angered Scottish farmers and crofters ahead of a crucial...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland welcomes proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has warmly welcomed proposed changes to Permitted Development Rights (PDR) as a fillip to business development and...
