East Central
Kate Maitland
East Central is one of the only regions covering all aspects of the agricultural sectors which can prove challenging at times. With a membership of over 1000 stretching from Dalwhinnie to the Firth of the Forth and from the coast to Aberfeldy and Braco.
As your Regional Manager for East Central I will continue my work locally with regional representatives, Robert Bell, Regional Chair, group secretaries and head office staff, presidential office bearers, and of course assisting you, our members, as much as I can.
We cannot underestimate the challenges facing the region, the uncertainty of future policy and funding remains at large, species management and establishment of energy networks impacting on landscape, I could name many more. The Union will to its upmost to continue to support the needs of our membership however we need members to take a degree of ownership and fight for what they believe in, and this will only strengthen the Unions argument. Climate change certainly hit home this year with many a field lying in water. Members of the public are finally realising how important farmers are to managing our fantastic countryside.
Your support is very much appreciated and without it we wouldn’t be able to be a strong voice for Scottish Agriculture. If you are faced with a farming challenge whatever it might be please get in touch; we are always on hand to help you, no matter how big or small your query may be.
Kate Maitland
07919 001239
kate.maitland@nfus.org.uk