News In the wake of potential job cuts at 2 Sisters Food Group in Coupar Angus and potential reduction in shifts, NFU Scotland has written to the major retailers this week to urge that they make a strong commitment to source more chicken from Scotland.
22/11/2013
News NFU Scotland President, Nigel Miller, told the annual AgriScot event at Ingliston, near Edinburgh that debate and discussion on delivery of the new CAP regime must intensify if we are to strike the right deal for Scotland’s rich agricultural mix.
20/11/2013
News A high level delegation from NFU Scotland has been meeting politicians from all parties and both Houses at Westminster today (19 November) following Defra Secretary of State Owen Paterson’s disappointing announcement on CAP budget allocation.
19/11/2013
News Nominations are now being sought for the two Vice Presidential positions at NFU Scotland.
18/11/2013
News NFU Scotland has bolstered its headquarters staff with new appointments to its regional and communications teams.
13/11/2013
News NFU Scotland has written to the European Commission seeking clarity on its proposals for convergence of area payment rates throughout Europe.
12/11/2013
News Scottish growers have met with representatives of distilling giant Whyte & Mackay to look at the potential for sales of wheat into its Invergordon distillery.
12/11/2013
News A crucial meeting between NFU Scotland and the Scottish Office took place today (Monday 11 November) to discuss the decision taken last week to keep Scottish farming’s share of the UK CAP budget unchanged.
11/11/2013
News Scottish farming’s share of the UK’s CAP budget is to remain unchanged, following today’s announcement on internal budget allocation.
08/11/2013
News NFU Scotland’s President Nigel Miller will use a series of informal dinners to thank members for their continued dedication and support for the Union’s work.
07/11/2013