News For landlords and tenant farmers, NFU Scotland has issued an urgent reminder that the window of opportunity to make use of the ‘waygo’ amnesty is closing.
20/06/2019
News Scottish dairy farmers are being urged to attend meetings on the future of dairy farming in Scotland being held in early July.
20/06/2019
News Ongoing uncertainty around the Brexit process and a lack of clarity and direction on future policy and funding is eroding the confidence of Scotland’s farmers and crofters.
20/06/2019
News Dog owners across Scotland are being encouraged by NFU Scotland to ‘take the pledge’ to be responsible when walking their pets on farmland.
18/06/2019
News Scottish Government must deliver on its commitment to create a ‘Good Food Nation’ by guaranteeing that every school meal, where possible, is made entirely from fresh, tasty Scottish produce.
13/06/2019
News Scotland’s iconic beef producers are under the cosh as prices fall to a three-year low. Brexit-fueled uncertainty, an over-supplied market and a €100 million bail out deal for Irish beef farmers have all contributed to a significant collapse in the market price for beef, undermining on-farm profitability.
13/06/2019
News Press Release issued on behalf of ‘Farming for 1.5 Degrees’
12/06/2019
News A record-breaking turnout of 430 saw the annual event held in memory of agricultural journalist Joe Watson raise more than £16,000 for charity.
10/06/2019
News NFU Scotland’s Ayrshire region, in partnership with Barclays, are hosting a series of free to attend workshops to drive forward farm businesses in Ayrshire.
05/06/2019
News Publication of the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) review into the shortage occupation list (SOL) does little to address NFU Scotland’s deep concerns regarding the industry’s future access to labour.
04/06/2019