Blog With the combines appearing in the fields of many areas of Scotland, and as farmers and crofters go about their busy days, it is the perfect recipe for accidents to happen.
Once again, we are supporting Farm Safety Week, taking place from 24 to 28 July, with Scottish farmers telling their stories and the mistakes they have made, but fortunately have recovered with time.
20/07/2017
News NFU Scotland has secured a commitment from Scottish Government that several rules associated with the Greening element of farm support will be changed.
19/07/2017
News With the current financial climate continuing to prove challenging for farming and crofting businesses, and the need for agricultural businesses to plan ahead, a free cash flow surgery is being run for NFU Scotland members.
17/07/2017
News NFU Scotland and rural-charity RSABI have joined forces to call on Scotland’s farmers and crofters to reach out and seek help.
17/07/2017
Blog One year on from Theresa May taking up residence in Downing Street - and on the same day as the UK Government’s flagship European Union (Withdrawal) Bill is introduced to Parliament - Parliamentary Officer Clare Slipper takes stock.
13/07/2017
Blog Food has been taken for granted in the UK for far too long, writes NFU Scotland Vice President Martin Kennedy in his latest blog.
11/07/2017
News With the waygo amnesty now active, agricultural tenants are being urged by NFU Scotland and Crown Estate Scotland to consider if they have improvements which need to be notified to landlords.
10/07/2017
Blog With the role of women in agriculture currently a hot topic across various platforms, NFU Scotland Policy Manager Gemma Cooper outlines what the Union is doing to get more women involved in its activities.
07/07/2017
Blog We have put a fantastic Highland Show behind us now and now our focus is discussing CHANGE with our members, stakeholders, policymakers and politicians writes President Andrew McCornick.
03/07/2017