News NFU Scotland is entering 2018 on a healthy financial footing.
18/12/2017
News NFUS, RSABI, and the Scottish Government are promoting a joint rural mental health campaign telling farmers, ‘Don’t Wrap Up’ this Christmas.
18/12/2017
News NFU Scotland has enjoyed a surge in crofting membership in 2017.
18/12/2017
News NFU Scotland has sharpened its focus on Scottish farming’s key Brexit priorities after the hugely successful series of roadshows held across Scotland in November.
18/12/2017
News In the appropriate setting of Craigie’s Farm and Food Shop on the outskirts of Edinburgh, NFUS used its Christmas Press Briefing to reiterate the push for politicians to allow foreign workers access to seasonal work in Scotland post Brexit.
18/12/2017
News Today NFU Scotland has returned to London to hold high-level meetings with Defra Ministers at a crunch point in the progression of Brexit talks
14/12/2017
News It was announced today that the 2018 Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS) budget will match that of the 2017 Scheme and that farmers and crofters will now receive 100% of their 2018 LFASS grant rather than a 2018 parachute payment worth 80% as was previously announced.
14/12/2017
News NFU Scotland has welcomed the decision of farmer-owned business First Milk to hold its milk price to producers in January. That contrasts with the decision of dairy giant Muller, which has slashed its milk price to its farmers by a hefty 1.5p per litre, sparking fury in its producers.
13/12/2017
News NFU Scotland is urging all farmers to assess their stocks of fodder and plan ahead for the remainder of winter and spring.
13/12/2017
News NFU Scotland are supporting a new project in Dumfries and Galloway to set up a social group for retired farmers and farm workers – including those with dementia.
12/12/2017