News Scotland’s politicians are taking up an offer from NFU Scotland to spend some of their summer recess down on the farm.
02/08/2011
News Following the announcement last Monday (25 July) that Galashiels abattoir would cease killing cattle and sheep, NFU Scotland has held a meeting on Friday 29 July with a range of parties who will be affected by the decision.
01/08/2011
News NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement today (Monday, 1 August) from the Scottish Government that an interim replacement for the Scottish Beef Calf Scheme (SBCS) will be in place for the start of 2012.
01/08/2011
News Identifying rams that seriously cut the mustard - or mint - is key to achieving a profitable flock, together with a formula for sustainable production. These were the take-home messages for more than 40 visitors to the award-winning “Future farmer of the year” Drinkstone flock at Hawick, last Wednesday 27 July.
01/08/2011