News
NFU Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the deadline for applying to the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) closes on Friday 30 November 2018.
26/11/2018
News The four UK farming unions are today (23 November) urging all dairy farmers to engage with the forthcoming government consultation on dairy contracts to make their voice heard and speak up for a more effective dairy supply chain, with fairer terms for farmers.
23/11/2018
News NFU Scotland’s President Andrew McCornick has used Scotland’s biggest one-day agricultural event to call for politicians across all parliaments to deliver certainty to farmers and crofters on the long-term future of the sector.
21/11/2018
News Following the publication of the draft Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and the outline Political Declaration on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, the Presidents of the four UK farming unions have issued a joint statement.
20/11/2018
News People working within the Scottish agricultural industry are urged to follow strict procedures when working at heights to avoid death and injuries.
16/11/2018
News NFU Scotland has appointed Gemma Cooper as Head of Policy Team.
14/11/2018
News NFU Scotland has called upon the UK and Scottish Government to resolve their differences on the Agriculture Bill. The Union has urged the respective Governments to end the current impasse and to work constructively to ensure that Scotland can develop and implement a new Scottish agricultural policy after Brexit.
12/11/2018
News A new hub is to be launched at AgriScot next week to allow farmers to set up a connection to go into business with one another.
12/11/2018
News Scottish red meat and dairy interests are committed to maximising the potential for beef production from the dairy herd in Scotland. Looking at the opportunities and challenges ahead for the beef sector in Scotland, stakeholders are keen to develop the role that dairy cross beef can play.
09/11/2018
News A farmer has suffered a significant loss to his flock of pedigree Beltex ewe lambs following a devastating dog attack which has left seven injured and one dead.
05/11/2018