News NFU Scotland has welcomed the opportunity to discuss crofting issues with Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing.
25/07/2016
News Following an announcement of a new EU dairy package earlier this week, NFU Scotland has been seeking further details of how this will benefit Scottish farmers.
22/07/2016
News NFU Scotland is reminding farmers and crofters to apply for an agricultural dispensation to Police Scotland for wide vehicle movements ahead of harvest time.
22/07/2016
News Once again, NFU Scotland’s regional team in Dumfries and Galloway will be setting up stall at a local Aldi store to speak to shoppers and promote the fine Scottish food available on their doorstep.
21/07/2016
News Farmers are being asked to stop using Velactis following a suspension by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD).
20/07/2016
News A €500 million dairy package, announced by the European Commission this week, is a positive step in the right direction to assist the sector, however NFU Scotland believes that further clarification is needed as to how the schemes will work.
19/07/2016
News The UK farming sector is a strong dynamic industry with huge potential outside the EU, the presidents of the four UK farming unions agreed today.
15/07/2016
News Farmers and crofters across the country are being encouraged to report any incidents of livestock theft after a man was arrested and charged following a high-value theft in the Highlands.
15/07/2016
News NFU Scotland has welcomed an extension to the deadline to the Beef Efficiency Scheme data to be completed but is encouraging farmers and crofters not to delay in doing so.
15/07/2016
News For the first time since the 1930s, NFU Scotland is to launch a new branch.
12/07/2016