Agri-Business
NFU Scotland taking nominations for presidential posts
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland is now taking nominations for the positions of president and its two vice-presidential posts....
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Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Agri-Business
108ac woodland site for sale in west Scotland
Woodlands at Foreside, a 108.67ac site near the village of Neilston in west Scotland, is for sale as a whole...
N.Ireland
More dairy cows in Co. Tipperary than Scotland
In 2021, Scotland had a dairy cow population of 174,000 head, while Co. Tipperary had a population of 187,300 dairy...
Government
Scotland: Ag funds used to help cost-of-living crisis
Funding worth £33 million that was ring-fenced for the agriculture sector in the Scottish budget has been used to help...
Other
Status Yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland today
The Met Office has put in place a Status Yellow rain warning for parts of Scotland today (Thursday, September 8)....
Government
Scotland: Views sought on future Agriculture Bill
The Scottish government is urging people to take part in a consultation on its forthcoming Agriculture Bill. A new Agriculture...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for clarity on Scottish agricultural policies
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has expressed deep disappointment that greater detail on future agricultural policy options is still...
Government
NFU Scotland urges members to share electricity details
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is urging its members to take part in a short survey, before September 7,...
Arable
Wheat yields: England, Scotland, Wales range 8.2-8.6t/ha
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting winter wheat yields for GB to be in the range 8.2-8.6t/ha....
Rural Life
Unsung Hero award presented by NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Patrick Sleigh at a reception...
Environment
Scotland: Agri-sector demand for carbon audits increasing
In Scotland, the demand for carbon audits by farmers and crofters in the first six months of this year has...
Agri Politics
Charolais farmer joins NFU Scotland policy team
Charolais farmer Lucy McGillivray has joined the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland to lead on issues around labour, employment, education,...
N.Ireland
DAERA to host fluke detection trip to Scotland
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is offering sheep farmers the chance to travel to Isle of...
Pig/Poultry
NFU Scotland calls for border control inspections for ASF
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the decision by the UK government to increase the risk status of...
Government
Scotland: Views sought on Land Reform Bill
The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals for its new Land Reform Bill, which will be introduced by the...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland to take policy show online
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is inviting those who were unable to take part in the Union’s roadshow tour...
Agri-Business
Report from Scotland’s food security taskforce published
The findings of a taskforce set up to respond to any potential disruption to food security and supply, resulting from...
