Blog We are leaving the 2010’s in a far different place than we entered it and 2020 doesn’t just bring a New Year, but a new decade and a new world for Scottish farming and crofting writes President Andrew McCornick.
24/12/2019
News A discussion panel at the forthcoming Argyll & the Islands Regional AGM will focus on the views of the next generation of farmers and crofters.
23/12/2019
News NFU Scotland is asking dog owners to remember to put their dog on a lead when around livestock over the festive period, as many walk off those mince pies and selection box sweets over the coming weeks.
23/12/2019
Blog Protecting crops from insects, weeds and diseases is a critical part of sustainable agriculture and producing plentiful, affordable food. Pesticides are often the most effective tool farmers have to achieve this, however their use may present challenges to the natural environment, users and consumers. The collection of data about how pesticides are used is one of a range of pesticide monitoring schemes conducted in the UK.
20/12/2019
News In evidence to the Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) Committee in Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday 18 December), NFUS said a bill that allows continuity of CAP payments is a necessity but must provide a launch pad to driving forward future agricultural policy in Scotland.
18/12/2019
Blog The best way for the next generation of Scotland’s farmers and crofters to have their voices heard and to shape their Union is to get involved, according to Forth and Clyde Chairman Willie Harper.
18/12/2019
Blog There will be no successful climate change process without the involvement and contribution of the agriculture sector writes Climate Change Policy Manager Ruth Taylor after returning from COP25.
17/12/2019
News NFU Scotland’s top team for 2020 will be President Andrew McCornick with Vice Presidents Charlie Adam and Martin Kennedy.
17/12/2019
News NFU Scotland is entering 2020 on a healthy financial footing with membership growing again for a third year in a row.
17/12/2019
News As beef prices continue at a low ebb, NFU Scotland’s President Andrew McCornick has called for fresh thinking in the beef supply chain.
17/12/2019