Rural Life
NFUS boosts commitment to islands with new regional advisers
NFU Scotland has strengthened its support within Orkney and Shetland by introducing two new regional policy advisors for the islands....
NFUS
Agri-Business
GDP to crash up to 7% in no-deal exit, Scotland's chief economist warns
Scottish GDP could drop by as much as 7% – with the agricultural sector likely to be among the worst...
Agri-Business
Scotland launches public consultation to tackle attacks on livestock
A Scottish politician has launched a consultation on her proposed Bill to give greater powers to police and courts in...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland policies central at Gove-Ewing debate
Defra and the Scottish Government were pitted face-to-face at an NFU Scotland debate allowing members to hold both to account. The...
Agri-Business
Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need 'Brexit compensation'
The UK Government must compensate farmers in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland members pick new vice president
Members of Scotland’s largest farming union – NFU Scotland – have chosen Aberdeenshire farmer Charlie Adam as their new vice president....
Agri-Business
Islay's Gill scoops union's Miskelly Award
One of NFU Scotland’s highest accolades has this year been awarded to a stalwart who has worked as a group...
Rural Life
Next Generation AGM brings changes
NFU Scotland’s Next Generation Working Group AGM on Friday (January 18) saw Colin Ferguson and Zander Hughes elected as chairman...
Agri-Business
UK farming industry urges MPs to take action to avoid 'no-deal' Brexit
Four of the main UK farming unions have today urged MPs to take steps for the UK to avoid a...
Agri-Business
'Devastating' changes announced to Scottish farm support
Planned cuts to Scotland’s LFASS will be “devastating” for some of Scotland’s most remote farmers and the natural environments they...
Agri Politics
Hustings start for NFU Scotland candidates
NFU Scotland’s regional hustings tour is set to kick off next week. Members can hear from three candidates up for two...
Rural Life
NFUS shows £190,000 spending increase in 2018
Latest accounts have shown NFU Scotland’s coffers increased despite spending increasing by more than £190,000 over the last year. Publication...
Arable
Metaldehyde ban a 'big blow' to British farmers and growers
The banning of Metaldehyde is “hugely disappointing” and likely to put British farmers and growers at a major disadvantage internationally,...
Agri-Business
NFUS members encouraged to give views on immigration consultation
Scottish farmers are encouraged to join the discussion as the UK Government considers how its new immigration framework will shape...
Agri Politics
Three in the running for NFUS top spots
Three candidates will contest the two vice presidential positions at the National Farmers’ Union Scotland AGM in February. Martin Kennedy,...
Beef
Deadline approaching for 2018 Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
Agri-Business
New post created to manage NFU Scotland's policy team
NFU Scotland has appointed Gemma Cooper as the head of its policy team, a newly created post at the union. Ms....
Agri Politics
NFUS seeks nominations for presidential team roles
NFU Scotland is now taking nominations for its next president and two vice presidential posts. It comes as one of...
