Machinery
Farmers urged to check vehicles and machinery are E10 compatible
Farmers are being urged to make sure that they are aware of the move to E10 standard petrol grade and...
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Agri Politics
Scottish farmers reminded of June 30 application deadline for Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
Scottish farmers and crofters are reminded that they have until June 30, to apply for the 2021 round of the...
Dairy
Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices
The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of...
Agri-Business
Australia FTA: UK Government report warned deal would drop UK farm output
Reports have emerged that the UK government has agreed in principle to offer a 15-year transition zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal...
Agri Politics
Concern raised over slow SAF submissions
The number of Scottish farmers and crofters who have filled out their Single Application Form (SAF) ahead of the window...
Sheep
Upland Sheep Scheme payments to commence today
NFU Scotland welcomes the news that Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2020 payments are expected to reach the bank...
N.Ireland
RSPCA calls for higher animal welfare standards for public sector food
The RSPCA is calling for UK Government Buying Standards to be overhauled to ensure food served in hospitals and schools...
Agri Politics
Scottish government proposals on slurry and silage are 'excessively blunt'
NFU Scotland has condemned the Scottish government proposals for silage, slurry and digestate as “excessively blunt” and “ill thought-out”. Responding...
Beef
SSBSS payments underway for Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers and crofters are set to receive their payments from the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS), which is...
Agri Politics
Building on TCA must be a 'priority' for UK government and EU Commission
NFU Scotland is calling on both the UK government and the EU Commission to build on the Trade and Cooperation...
Dairy
Farming unions give their support to new dairy Code of Conduct
Four UK farming unions – the National Farmers Union (NFU); NFU Cymru; Ulster Farmers Union (UFU); and NFU Scotland –...
N.Ireland
UK farm unions granted permission to continue COPA-COGECA membership
European farm lobbying group COPA-COGECA has granted UK farming unions permission to continue their membership despite leaving the EU. However, as...
Agri Politics
Seasonal Worker Scheme to be introduced in 2021
NFU Scotland has welcomed the UK government’s announcement that it will introduce a Seasonal Worker Scheme in 2021 allowing access...
Agri Politics
'No assurances' provided about funding commitments post-Brexit
The absence of any future funding commitments from the UK and Scottish governments beyond 2022 is eroding certainty and confidence...
Agri-Business
Safe transport 'central to the livestock industry'
Given the vital role that transport plays in Scotland’s livestock industry, NFU Scotland (NFUS) is to direct significant time and...
Beef
Farmers reminded to apply for SSBSS as deadline approaches
Eligible farmers and crofters are reminded to apply to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) before the deadline of...
Sheep
Scottish farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are being reminded to complete their December agricultural survey form, including the annual sheep and...
Agri Politics
Farming unions unite to call for funding reassurances
“Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish farmers and their respective rural economies must not be the losers from a battle over...
