Agri-Business
Farming orgs welcome Windsor Framework but raise concerns
Farming organisations have largely welcomed the Windsor Framework, the replacement of the Northern Ireland Protocol, which was announced yesterday (Monday,...
NFUS
Agri Politics
Sturgeon resignation comes during volatile time for farmers - NSA
The resignation of Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon comes during a volatile time for farmers, the National Sheep Association (NSA)...
Government
Food security must be the number one priority - NFUS
The president of Scotland’s National Farmers’ Union (NFUS), Martin Kennedy, has called for the Scottish government to make food security...
Other
New NFU regional managers for Forth and Clyde and Aryshire
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has made two new regional manager appointments for its Forth and Clyde and...
Agri-Business
Biofuel machinery breakdowns: More than 400 complaints in Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland says it has now taken more than 400 calls from individuals who are experiencing fuel issues...
Agri-Business
UK Government to increase farm budget to cover €60 million payout for Scottish farmers
Scotland’s farmers should be allocated an extra €60 million over the next two years – a hike of 47% –...
Sheep
More than 1,000 to benefit from £7m Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
More than 1,100 Scottish upland sheep farmers are expected to benefit from payments worth around £7 million in the coming...
Environment
NFUS: Beaver protection focus must turn to management and licencing
With beavers to receive protected status from tomorrow (May 1), NFU Scotland has said the focus must now turn to...
Dairy
Milk contracts a key policy issue for new NFUS dairy committee
The new look National Farmers’ Union Scotland’s (NFUS) milk committee has met to discuss a wide range of issues including...
Rural Life
Aberdeenshire farm to open gates to public during lambing
An Aberdeenshire farm is giving families the chance to meet its farm animals and learn about farming at an open...
Agri-Business
Still Ploughing On: Ayrshire retired farmers group off to a flying start
A newly established social group for retired and semi-retired farmers in Ayrshire is off to a flying start. Around 35...
Agri Politics
Farming unions urge MPs to reject 'no-deal' following Meaningful Vote defeat
Following the Prime Minister’s defeat on her Brexit deal in the House of Commons, the presidents of four of the...
Agri-Business
Heartbreak as Orkney farmers scammed out of 5-figure sum
NFU Scotland is urging its members to remain vigilant as telephone scammers continue to target the farming community. A union...
Sheep
Arbitrary sheep ageing rules not to change due to Brexit uncertainty
The sheep sector this week received confirmation from the UK Government that it was unlikely to introduce a change to...
Rural Life
Retired Ayrshire farmers invited to 'First Gathering'
Retired Ayrshire farmers are invited to the inaugural meeting of ‘Still Ploughing On’ – a group designed to ease social...
Agri-Business
Survey seeks views of farmers' experiences of fireworks
As the UK Parliament’s Petitions Committee launches an inquiry into fireworks law, NFU Scotland is asking its members to share...
Agri-Business
‘Shelfwatch’ to return as beef prices struggle
NFU Scotland is urging shoppers and retailers to boost their support for tasty, nutritious Scotch beef this spring as it...
Rural Life
NFUS kicks off party conference tour with Scottish Lib Dem fringe event
The opportunity for change within the agricultural industry post-Brexit was the focus for NFU Scotland as it attended the Scottish...
