Agri-Business
Farming unions call for major retailers' support amid weather challenges
UK farming unions are urging major retailers to commit to support British farming during this difficult time of “extremely challenging...
NFUS
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland issues manifesto for General Election to all parties
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has set out its priorities for the UK general election this year...
Agri-Business
Scotland: Consultation on cattle identification opens for responses
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on proposals to modernise how the country’s cattle are tagged, identified and traced....
Agri-Business
NFUS welcomes commencement of SSBSS payments this week
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed the news that farmers will begin to receive Scottish Suckler Beef...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor's decision to drop GFC module
The four UK farming unions, together with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), have welcomed Red Tractor’s decision to...
Agri-Business
Scottish farm income figures a 'mixed bag' - NFUS
The president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the recent farm income figures are a...
Agri-Business
Industrywide Assurance Review of farm to fork launches
An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland launches dedicated finance service for members
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has launched a dedicated finance service for its members. The union and...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor review advice should be urgently accepted - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the Red Tractor review recommendations should be accepted in full...
Beef
Scottish beef producers call for urgent clarity on SSBSS reform
Scottish beef producers are calling for urgent clarity from the Scottish government on its proposed reform of the Scottish Suckler...
Government
Scottish first minister to address NFU Scotland conference
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, is to address attendees of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland’s (NFU Scotland) conference in...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers believe Good Food Nation Plan can be a 'force for good'
The National Farmers’ Union for Scotland (NFUS) has said the government’s Good Food Nation Plan can be a “force for...
Beef
Beef farmers given 'late notice' for SSBSS closure - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said beef farmers’ application plans for the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme (SSBSS)...
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...
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...
Schemes
Deadline for suckler beef calf scheme fast approaching
Farmers with beef cows are reminded that applications to the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme (SSBSS), which provides £40 million to...
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...
