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Farming union presidents call for extension to ETII
Four farming union presidents have repeated calls for the UK government to extend the Energy and Trade Intensive Industry (ETII)...
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Agri Politics
Better industry engagement needed on Scottish ag policy - FAST
A taskforce representing 20 farming organisations is urging the Scottish government to engage with the industry to ensure a successful...
Government
Scottish farmers concerned about future agricultural policy - survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has revealed the results of its farmers and crofters intentions survey, with participants...
Environment
Poor grid connections restricting contributions to renewable energy targets
Inability to secure grid connections and planning permission limitations are severely restricting the role that farmers, crofters and landowners are...
Agri-Business
COP27: Farming unions call for energy and food discussions
Presidents of UK farming unions have called for renewable energy and food security to be at the heart of the...
Agri Politics
Scottish farmers rally for recognition in Holyrood
Around 400 Scottish farmers and crofters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, today (Wednesday, November 2) to deliver...
Agri-Business
Government outlines plans to help businesses cut energy bills
New support for businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills in the UK has been unveiled by business...
Other
Farming sector pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
The farming sector has been paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following the news of her peaceful passing at Balmoral...
Sheep
SUSSS scheme opens for applications
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS),...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week to return for its eighth year
Love Lamb Week, the annual week-long celebration of UK lamb, will be returning next month (September 1-7) for its eighth...
Machinery
Farmers urged to apply for wide vehicle dispensation
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland is urging farmers and crofters to apply to Police Scotland now for an agricultural...
Agri-Business
Irish farm organisation meets UK unions to discuss drystock challenges
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) executive have met with counterparts from other farming unions to discuss issues affecting...
Agri Politics
Genetic Technology Bill 'serious step back' for animal welfare - RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has said that the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill...
Rural Life
Partnership launched to protect livestock from dog attacks
Ayrshire rural organisations and Police Scotland have combined forces to highlight new legislation to protect livestock from dog attacks. The...
Pig/Poultry
Cabinet Secretary hears of deepening crisis in Scottish pig sector
Leading Scottish pig farmer Jamie Wyllie welcomed Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon on his farm yesterday as...
Agri Politics
TAC's advice sought on UK-NZ trade deal
Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has written to the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) to request advice...
N.Ireland
UK farming unions write letter of solidarity to Ukrainian farmers
The presidents of four UK farming unions have sent a letter expressing solidarity with Ukrainian farmers to the Ukrainian National...
Agri-Business
Royal Northern Spring Show returns next week
The Royal Northern Spring Show is set to return next Wednesday, March 2, at Thainstone Agricultural College, Scotland. The show...
