Blog For our members, 2016 has been a torrid time writes NFU Scotland’s Chief Executive Scott Walker in his New Year Message.
30/12/2016
News As many get out and about over the festive period to enjoy the countryside, NFU Scotland is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control.
22/12/2016
News A range of stakeholders from across Scottish agriculture have met to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
21/12/2016
News Farmers are reminded to apply for the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme ahead of the 31 December deadline.
21/12/2016
Blog The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has today (20 December) set out her proposals for Scotland's future relations with Europe after Brexit writes NFU Scotland’s Chief Executive Scott Walker.The document lays out the case for the UK, as a whole, to remain within the European Single Market and within the EU Customs Union.
20/12/2016
Blog One of the opportunities afforded to NFU Scotland members each year the chance to participate in a Brussels study trip that gives you a fantastic insight into the workings of the European machine writes Peter Douglas, Ruletownhead Farm, near Jedburgh.With the historic Brexit vote in June, article 50 set to be triggered in March and the potential for many years of negotiations, Brussels will remain a very important institution for Scotland, making this year’s trip one not to miss – which is what we nearly did!
20/12/2016
News NFU Scotland is in good financial shape to face the challenges of Brexit and keeping its farming and crofting members on the front foot.
15/12/2016
News Two further Scottish councils have now confirmed a ban on sky lanterns and helium balloons, following calls from NFU Scotland.
15/12/2016
News NFU Scotland’s engagement with the crofting sector continued to expand during 2016, with a strong direction for 2017 thanks to a growing membership.
15/12/2016
News The last 12 months has seen real progress being made in efforts to allow sensible and proportionate management of wildlife that are having a negative impact on farming and crofting.
15/12/2016