Rural Life
Inveraray farmer wins NFU Scotland Stalwart award
Inveraray farmer Dougie Ford is this year’s recipient of the Stalwart award, presented annually by NFU Scotland’s Argyll and the...
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Rural Life
Farmland supply was the lowest on record in Scotland during 2020
Demand for farmland in Scotland outstripped supply in 2020, due to a combination of low volumes, an increase in lifestyle...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland and SLE call for urgent action to be taken on fly-tipping
Small businesses and farmers are calling for urgent action on fly-tipping. That was the message from NFU Scotland (NFUS) and...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland briefs MSPs ahead of vote on Protection of Livestock Bill
NFU Scotland has briefed members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating and voting on the...
Environment
NFU Scotland looks to find the next climate friendly farming champion
NFU Scotland has started the search for Scotland’s climate friendly farming champion. Hosted by NFU Scotland’s Next Generation group and...
Agri Politics
4 candidates to run for 2 vice presidential posts at NFU Scotland
For the first time ever, the candidates who are standing for the top officeholder roles within NFU Scotland will participate...
Rural Life
NFU Scotland hosts webinar on the future of the Craibstone campus
Considerable interest in Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) plans for the future of the Craibstone campus saw almost 90 people participate...
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...
Agri-Business
Chicken plant in Scotland to remain open despite second Covid-19 outbreak
A chicken processing plant, operated by 2 Sisters Food Group in Coupar Angus, Scotland, has been hit with a second...
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...
Rural Life
New partnership formed to combat fly-tipping in Scotland
Over the Covid-19 lockdown period, fly-tipping has remained a major cause of concern and anger to the rural communities of...
Rural Life
4.3ac site for sale in Scotland with active car park
Property consultancy Galbraith is handling the sale of a prime 4.3ac site with an active car park at Arrochar, Argyll...
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
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...
Agri Politics
'The introduction of land value tax would have an impact on every corner of Scotland' - SLE
In response to a new report prepared for the Scottish Land Commission on land and property taxation in Scotland, Sarah-Jane...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland hosts seminar on immigration effects on seasonal workers
A number of new immigration routes that will form part of the UK government’s new points-based system were unveiled when...
Agri Politics
'Spending review will benefit rural Scotland' - SLE
Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) has welcomed funding commitments from the Spending Review which can help aid the rural economy...
