Blog Politicians and policy makers must ensure that whilst we as a union are keen to drive 'change', too much would put at risk what we already have writes Vice President Martin Kennedy.
25/09/2017
News The pre- and post-Brexit employment needs of Scotland’s fast-growing and successful horticultural sector were outlined at a meeting of the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee in Edinburgh today (20 September).
20/09/2017
News Representatives of NFU Scotland’s Presidential team have been holding cross-party talks at Holyrood on what Scotland’s farmers and crofters want to secure from the Brexit process.
20/09/2017
News NFU Scotland has mapped out the priorities for legislative change that would significantly ease the regulatory burden on Scotland’s farmers and crofters.
19/09/2017
News In the week that the UK Government’s flagship European Union (Withdrawal) Bill passed one of its first hurdles in the House of Commons, NFU Scotland has returned to Westminster to meet with cross-party MPs and press the needs of Scottish agriculture from the Brexit negotiations.
13/09/2017
News The fifth wettest summer since records began has brought with it mixture of fortunes for Scotland’s arable farmers, some of whom are worried they won’t be able to finish up before the end of the season while others are reporting some of their best yields in years.
13/09/2017
News NFU Scotland has warmly welcomed an announcement from Scottish Government that ruled out including agricultural property and agricultural land on the valuation roll.
12/09/2017
News Today’s announcement from Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity Fergus Ewing on a loan scheme and timetable for support payments draws a line under uncertainty and provides clarity to farmers and crofters.
12/09/2017
News NFU Scotland has received confirmation that agricultural vehicles have access to the new Queensferry Crossing.
12/09/2017
News NFU Scotland has been getting behind Scotland Food and Drink’s annual campaign to convert as many people as possible to buy fresh, local products.
07/09/2017