Agri Politics
NFU calls for certainty for the farming sector ahead of autumn statement
Ahead of this year’s autumn statement, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has written to Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt...
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Rural Life
Police Scotland investigating 'full circumstances' of Heriot farm fire
Police Scotland has said it is carrying out enquiries to “establish the full circumstances” of a fire at a farm...
Government
'Key concern' over national parks is that farming will not be a priority - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) has said its key concerns around the creation of any new national...
Arable
Survey reveals mixed picture of Scotland's 2023 harvest
The mixed weather this year has caused a wide variation in harvest yield and quality around Scotland. The National Farmers’...
Government
'Lax approach' to border controls may have ASF consequences - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has asked the UK government to consider the consequences that its “lax approach”...
Environment
Scotland: Consultation launched on accelerating nature restoration plans
The Scottish government has today (Thursday, September 7) launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying remains 'serious cause for concern' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reiterated and republished prevention advice and legal information regarding livestock worrying. The union said...
N.Ireland
NFU calls for goverment to act on water shortages
With temperatures continuing to reach record levels across the UK, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is calling on the government...
Government
Scotland: Rural Affairs Secretary outlines future agricultural support
Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary has addressed farmers in Edinburgh at the Royal Highland Show (RHS) to outline the future agricultural...
Environment
Scotland: New chair appointed to plant protection initiative
A new chair has been appointed of a Voluntary Initiative (VI) in Scotland that promotes the responsible use of plant...
Agri-Business
Government must build on Farm to Fork announcements - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that the UK government must build on the announcements made by Prime Minister...
Agri-Business
NFUS appoints new chief executive
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed John Davidson at its new chief executive. Davidson is the union’s...
Agri-Business
Scotland to introduce tighter controls to reduce spread of bTB
Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland are set to be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of...
Dairy
NFUS appoints new dairy policy manager
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed a new dairy policy manager – Tracey Roan. Roan will take...
Environment
Scotland: Carbon footprint report shows major reduction
The Scottish government published Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2019 report this week, which has shown a major reduction in its carbon...
Environment
Scotland: Wildlife management bill makes way through parliament
A new bill aimed at protecting the environment has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday, March 2022). It...
Agri-Business
NFUS: Farmers urged to discuss Scottish energy strategy
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is looking to gather its members’ views on the energy strategy for Scotland...
Agri-Business
NFUS pays tribute to resigning First Minister Sturgeon
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has paid tribute to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon following her resignation announcement earlier...
