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...
Scotland
Sheep
NSA Scotland invites farmers to British Wool tour
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting Scottish sheep farmers and crofters to join a tour of British Wool’s Selkirk...
Agri-Business
£100k in funding for Scottish food and drink
Scottish projects centred on promoting food and drink products from their region and establishing new markets are being awarded grants...
Environment
SLE expresses concern over Scottish deer management proposals
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has expressed concern around the creation of NatureScot’s Deer Management Nature Restoration Orders. The Scottish government...
Environment
Scottish gov launches managing deer for nature consultation
The Scottish government has today (Friday, January 5) launched a managing deer for climate and nature consultation. The consultation seeks...
Environment
Scottish fly-tippers now face fines of £500
Fly-tipping offences in Scotland are now punishable by on-the-spot fines of £500 as new regulations come into force. The new...
Government
Latest Croft House Grant round provides £229k to 8 crofters
The latest round of the Scottish government’s Croft House Grant scheme has provided a total of £229,120 in funding between...
Agri-Business
Scottish government launches £180k small producers fund
The Scottish government has launched a small producers fund with the aim of helping small producers become more sustainable. The...
Agri Politics
Scottish Land Commission appoints new chair and 2 land commissioners
Parliamentary approval has been obtained for the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC)....
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....
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
260,000 animals killed in Scotland every year for predator control - report
A report has revealed that around 260,000 animals are killed due to legal predator control practices in Scotland each year....
Sheep
Scotch Lamb goes global for St. Andrew's Day
The Middle East could prove a lucrative new market for Scottish sheep producers, with First Minister Humza Yousaf among the...
N.Ireland
Managing 650 breeding ewes on the Shetland Islands
Farming on the Shetland Islands is undoubtedly a challenge, but for one farmer it is a challenge he has successfully...
Beef
Weight data trials underway on beef farms in Scotland
Having the time to effectively use the information gathered from weighing cattle can be a challenge for farmers in Scotland,...
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...
