News NFU Scotland’s North East members presented their annual ‘Unsung Hero’ award to Gordon McKilligan, Headtown of Ord Farm, Cornhill, Banffshire at Huntly Auction Mart last weekend (Friday, 30 July).
03/08/2021
News Hannah Baker joined NFU Scotland last week, taking on the role of Policy Manager for Livestock and LFA.
28/07/2021
News NFU Scotland’s Regional Chair in Dumfries and Galloway, Colin Ferguson has hosted a visit from Anas Sarwar, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party on his family dairy farm at Knockann, Kirkinner near Newton Stewart.
28/07/2021
News Scotland’s farmers and crofters are facing a challenging summer as a period of extreme dry weather looks set to be followed up by thunderstorms in some parts.
27/07/2021
News NFU Scotland has responded to changes to Red Tractor assurance scheme standards announced this week.
21/07/2021
News The Unsung Hero Award is presented annually and recognises a North East member for their achievements and hard work on behalf of fellow farmers.
21/07/2021
News NFU Scotland has set out a clear industry-backed roadmap on how Scottish agricultural policy will meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss whilst contributing to Scotland’s ambitious food and drink sector targets.
21/07/2021
News Farmers in the Borders and Ayrshire can make use of farm plastic collections days organised at local marts this month.
14/07/2021
News NFU Scotland has welcomed the decision taken by Defra to end the six-month authorisation that had allowed imports of seed potatoes from Europe to GB at a time when exports from GB to EU were not permitted.
06/07/2021
News Kenny Slater retired from his role as Snr. Group Secretary in the Kirkwall office this week, after 23 years in the role. Kenny started his post on 1st May 1998 and has been Group Secretary alongside 13 different Orkney Branch Chairmen.
02/07/2021