Arable
Wheat yields: England, Scotland, Wales range 8.2-8.6t/ha
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting winter wheat yields for GB to be in the range 8.2-8.6t/ha....
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Rural Life
Unsung Hero award presented by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Patrick Sleigh at a reception...
Environment
Scotland: Agri-sector demand for carbon audits increasing
In Scotland, the demand for carbon audits by farmers and crofters in the first six months of this year has...
Agri Politics
Charolais farmer joins NFU Scotland policy team
Charolais farmer Lucy McGillivray has joined the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland to lead on issues around labour, employment, education,...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host fluke detection trip to Scotland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the chance to travel to Isle of...
Pig/Poultry
NFU Scotland calls for border control inspections for ASF
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the decision by the UK government to increase the risk status of...
Government
Scotland: Views sought on Land Reform Bill
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals for its new Land Reform Bill, which will be introduced by the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland to take policy show online
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is inviting those who were unable to take part in the Union’s roadshow tour...
Agri-Business
Report from Scotland’s food security taskforce published
The findings of a taskforce set up to respond to any potential disruption to food security and supply, resulting from...
Arable
Seed potato sale ban continues to 'anger and frustrate growers' - NFU Scotland
The ongoing post-Brexit ban on selling seed potatoes to the valuable European market continues to anger and frustrate Scottish growers...
Schemes
Scotland: Farm payment dates to be brought forward
The 2022 farm payment dates in Scotland are to be brought forward to September 19, subject to approval of the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland calls for proper border checks on imported pigmeat
The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) into a new area of Europe has sparked fresh calls from NFU Scotland...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland hits the road to discuss future agricultural policy
NFU Scotland are on the road with a series of 12 events to discuss future agricultural policy in Scotland. The...
Dairy
Scotland: Views sought on changes to bovine TB Order
The Scottish government has today (Monday, May 9) opened a consultation on proposed amendments to the Tuberculosis (TB) (Scotland) Order...
Sheep
Police Scotland appeal for info on 55 stolen sheep
Police in Scotland are appealing for any information regarding the theft of 55 sheep from the Laxay Common grazing area....
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland's 12 roadshows kick-off this month
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland will be bringing a series of events of the road this May and June....
Pig/Poultry
NFU Scotland welcomes lifting of bird housing restrictions
NFU Scotland’s Poultry Working Group has welcomed the announcement that, from Monday, May 2, housing measures placed on birds in...
Other
NFU Scotland appoints new manager for Argyll and the Islands
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has appointed Lauren Worrell as the new regional manager for Argyll and the Islands....
